how to make a MAPLE BALSAMIC CRANBERRY SAUCE (OR JAM)

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is more economical.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a fruity flavor, while red wine vinegar is less expensive.

Start by preparing a bouquet of herbs using sage, thyme, and rosemary, tying them together.

In a pot, add fresh cranberries.

Pour in maple syrup and balsamic vinegar.

Add cayenne and a cinnamon stick to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Let the cranberries cook down until they pop and release their juices.

If needed, add a little water to adjust the consistency.

Cook until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, remembering it will tighten up as it cools.

Once done, transfer the sauce into jars for storage.

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