Cranberry Sauce From Dried Cranberries

Cranberry sauce is the perfect balance of tartness and sweetness that helps cut through all the richness of the main dishes served during the holidays. There is nothing better than a sweet-savory combo, and this Cranberry Sauce From Dried Cranberries brings that to the table.

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Course: Sauce, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cranberry Sauce From Dried Cranberries

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 111kcal

Ingredients

1 cup dried cranberries
3/4 apple juice
Pinch of cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 teaspoons agave or maple syrup

Cornstarch Slurry

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup water

Instructions

Add the dried cranberries, apple juice, cinnamon, and salt to a saucepan over medium heat.
Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce it to a simmer for 10 minutes.
Combine ⅓ cup of water with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch in a separate cup or bowl to make the cornstarch slurry.
Pour the cornstarch slurry into the cranberry sauce while stirring briskly.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. orange zest and a teaspoon of lemon juice.
Cook this for about 1-2 more minutes, then remove it from the heat.
Allow it to cool then transfer it to a sealed container to store in the refrigerator. You can serve it warm if making the day of.

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