Wondering how to make boring canned cranberry sauce taste homemade? Look no further! This recipe will make that canned stuff *SHINE BRIGHT* on your holiday table! Just a few simple ingredients and about ten minutes is all it takes to make a can of cranberry sauce taste fresh and homemade!
214 oz. cans cranberry sauce Jellied or whole berry cranberry sauce are both fine! You can also use a mix of the two.
2-3tbsporange juice (juice of one orange) + 2-3 tsp orange zest (zest from one orange)
2tspvanilla extract
1tspcinnamon
1tbspmaple syrup (See Note 1)you can also use brown sugar
Instructions
In a medium saucepan or skillet over medium heat, combine canned cranberry sauce and all other ingredients. Stir well to combine. You can use a wooden spoon to break up the canned sauce or use a whisk if you want more of a smooth cranberry sauce.
Bring to a boil, then let the sauce simmer 1-2 minutes over low heat. Serve warm or transfer to a serving dish and chill until you are ready to enjoy.
Notes
Note 1: You can adjust the amount of sugar/sweetness by using more or less maple syrup. I personally think 1 tbsp the perfect balance. Nutrition information is only an estimate. Info is based on the Very Well Fit Nutrition Calculator.