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Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Type: No Meat
Cooking Method: Slow Cooker
Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Tiffany
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Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Zester
  • Cutting board + sharp knife
  • Measuring cups + spoons
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 12 oz cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 3-4 oranges medium-large
  • 2-4 Tbsp maple syrup
  • ⅛ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Place cranberries in the slow cooker.
  • Zest and juice all 3 oranges. You need about ½ cup of fresh orange juice, so zest and juice the additional orange if necessary.
  • Add 2 Tbsp of maple syrup plus any additional flavors, if desired (remember to pick just one or two!).
  • Cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 7-8 hours.
  • The cranberries will be very soft by this point, so you can mash them with the back of a wooden spoon until they reach your desired consistency.
  • Taste, and add additional sweeter and/or optional flavors as desired. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.

Notes

Optional Flavors: a splash of vanilla extract (here’s how to make it at home), pinch(es) of cinnamon OR whole cinnamon sticks, a pinch of ground or freshly grated ginger (as tempting as it may be to pick all of them, it’s really best to pick just one or two)