Ingredients
– 12 ounces fresh cranberries
– 1/2 cup orange juice
– 1/2 cup water
– 1/3 cup maple syrup, granulated sugar, brown sugar, or preferred sweetener (adjust to taste)
– Splash of bourbon or red wine (optional)
– Orange zest (to taste, optional)
– Pinch of ground ginger (optional)
– Pinch of cinnamon and cloves (optional)
– Chopped walnuts (optional, amount as desired)
– Splash of vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
1-Add all ingredients, including cranberries, orange juice, water, sweetener, and any desired optional add-ins, to the slow cooker bowl and stir to combine.
2-Cook on HIGH heat for 3-4 hours or on LOW heat for 7-8 hours, until cranberries have popped and the sauce is bubbly.
3-Taste the sauce and add more sweetener or optional add-ins if desired.
4-Serve warm, knowing the sauce will thicken as it cools.
5-Mash cranberries slightly before serving to get your preferred consistency.
Last Step:
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🍽️ Start with less sweetener and adjust after cooking for perfect balance.
🌿 Customize with spices, alcohol, nuts, or vanilla for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-4 hours (HIGH) or 7-8 hours (LOW)
- Category: Side
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg