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Maple Vanilla Cranberry Sauce Recipe

 

This Maple Vanilla Cranberry Sauce will be a delicious addition to your holiday meal!

If you are looking for a unique and delicious addition to your Thanksgiving meal, then check out my Maple Vanilla Cranberry Sauce recipe.

With just a few ingredients, this homemade cranberry sauce is simple and yet, will add so much amazing flavor to your meal. 

If serving this at a large gathering, you can easily double or even triple the recipe. (makes appx. 2 cups of sauce)

Another tip: If you like a more citrus-y flavor, you can replace some of the water with orange juice, which is absolutely delicious with cranberries!

A twist on the Classic Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Simple ingredients is all it takes to make this delicious Maple Vanilla Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients for Homemade Maple Vanilla Cranberry Sauce

1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup water
1 teaspoons vanilla

Use this easy recipe to make your own Homemade Cranberry sauce!

How to make Maple Vanilla Cranberry Sauce

Wash the cranberries and discard any that are discolored.

Add the maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon and water to a saucepan and bring to a boil.

Turn the heat down to medium-low, cover and simmer for five minutes, stirring frequently. You’ll start to hear the cranberries pop open, and that’s exactly what you want!

Making Cranberry Sauce

Uncover and use masher to gently mash the cranberries, making sure to get any that haven’t already popped open.

Turn the heat down to low and cook for another five minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add some more water.

Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.

Taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking. Note: If using this as a dessert topping, you might not want it a sweet.

Serve at room temperature as a sauce for ice cream, cheesecake or yogurt. Or chill it to be served as a side dish. *Keep in mind, this will thicken as it sits, so you may need to add a little more water to get the consistency you want.

Easy and so delicious, this Maple Vanilla Cranberry Sauce will be a hit at your Thanksgiving meal!

If you are looking for more great Thanksgiving side dish ideas, make sure to check out some of our other favorites: 

Carrot Raisin Salad Recipe

Glazed Carrots with Dill Recipe

Oven Roasted Asparagus Side Dish Recipe

Asparagus Crescent Rolls Recipe

and for dessert (make sure to buy extra cranberries!) how about these yummy Chocolate Cranberry Brownies?


Print the Recipe for Maple Vanilla Cranberry Sauce

Easy and so delicious, this Maple Vanilla Cranberry Sauce will be a hit at your Thanksgiving meal!

Maple Vanilla Cranberry Sauce Recipe

The perfect Thanksgiving side, if you are looking for a good cranberry sauce recipe, this is it! A great twist on the old classic, this Thanksgiving recipe will up your dinner game and be a hit with your holiday guests!

Ingredients

  • 1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions

    Wash the cranberries and discard any that are discolored.
    Add the cranberries, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon and water to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
    Turn the heat down to medium-low, cover and simmer for five minutes, stirring frequently. You'll start to hear the cranberries pop open, and that's exactly what you want!
    Uncover and use masher to gently mash the cranberries, making sure to get any that haven't already popped open.
    Turn the heat down to low and cook for another five minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add some more water.
    Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
    Taste and adjust the sweetness to your liking. Note: If using this as a dessert topping, you might not want it a sweet.
    Serve at room temperature as a sauce for ice cream, cheesecake or yogurt. Or chill it to be served as a side dish. *Keep in mind, this will thicken as it sits, so you may need to add a little more water to get the consistency you want.

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homemade cranberry sauce recipe made with vanilla and maple syrup
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