Can cranberry sauce be frozen?

Yes, the cranberry sauce can be made ahead of time and frozen. Cool the sauce completely before storing it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months in the freezer.

Serve cranberry sauce warm or cold?

This vegan cranberry-orange sauce can be served warm or cold. Serve it whichever way you prefer. If you prefer it chilled, make it in advance to chill in the refrigerator. If you prefer it warm, it can still be made in advance. Warm the cranberry sauce on the stovetop or in the microwave. If it becomes too thick, add a splash of water to thin it out.

Cranberry sauce is too thick or thin?

If the sauce is too thick, stir in a little more water and heat the sauce through. If the sauce is too thin, cook with the lid off until it thickens to your liking.

What to do with leftover cranberry sauce?

The delicious homemade vegan cranberry sauce can be used in a variety of ways. Use it as a topping for pancakes, waffles, overnight oats, or vegan cheesecake. Add chia seeds to thicken and use it as a cranberry jam. If it's too tart for what you're using it as, sweeten it with additional maple syrup.

Homemade Vegan Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice

Description

This vegan cranberry sauce is sweetened with orange juice and maple syrup, with a touch of cinnamon.

Ingredients

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10 ounces fresh cranberries
1 large orange zested and juiced (about ½ cup juice)
⅓ cup water
⅓ cup maple syrup
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Instructions

Rinse the cranberries and discard bruised or squishy ones.
Zest your orange before juicing it.
Then, to a medium saucepan, add the cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, water, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
Bring to a boil and lower to a simmer, cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. The cranberries will start to pop and the liquid will thicken.
The sauce will continue to thicken while cooling.
Let cool completely before storing or serving.

Notes

Usually, all of the berries won’t pop, the consistency is up to you. If you prefer some whole, leave some whole. If not use the back of a wooden spoon and carefully press the unpopped berries up against the side of the pot.

If you used a cinnamon stick remove it from the sauce.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American