A delicious and refined sugar-free cranberry sauce made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, and spices, perfect for Thanksgiving. This sauce thickens as it cools and can be made in advance for convenience.
1: In a medium Dutch oven, add whole cranberries, cinnamon stick, maple syrup, orange juice, orange zest, nutmeg, and vanilla extract.
2: Stir to combine and then simmer uncovered over medium heat until the cranberries begin to pop, about 8-10 minutes.
3: Once the cranberries begin to pop, mash them with a wooden spoon to your desired texture.
4: Continue to simmer over medium heat until the sauce has thickened, about another 5 minutes.
5: Remove from heat just before your desired consistency, as it will thicken slightly as it cools.
