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mariaraynal's Notes:
Expand1 tablespoon butter Ask a question about this ingredient
1 honeycrisp apple, finely chopped Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Ask a question about this ingredient
12 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup real maple syrup Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup apple cider Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon orange zest Ask a question about this ingredient
Place medium heavy saucepan over medium flame. Melt butter, added chopped apple and cinnamon.
Ask a question about this stepCook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes. Add cranberries, maple syrup and apple cider.
Ask a question about this stepTurn up heat to medium high and cook for 15-20 minutes, until berries burst. Add vanilla, orange zest and cayenne, stir. Place in a pretty bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Ask a question about this stepApples, cider, and maple syrup make this the ideal New England cranberry sauce!
Sounds like a sweet addition to a savory meal. Maybe I'll make an American Thanksgiving dinner in Windsor, Ontario and try it! :)
This is so beautiful! Love the cloth underneath, too. I've never thought to use maple syrup in cranberry sauce. It's such a mild, food-friendly sweetener, I think I'll grab a bag of cranberries, while we can still get them, and try this. Soon!