Cranberry Sauce

Maple Orange Cranberry Sauce with a Touch of Grand Marnier
Sweet and flavorful, no one will miss the refined sugars in this holiday version.  The splash of Grand Marnier simply adds a little bit of heaven!

5-6 cups cranberries
2/3 cup pure maple syrup
2/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tsp orange zest
2 Tbs Grand Marnier (optional)

Wash cranberries and pick out the soft ones.  Place cranberries into a pot with the maple syrup, orange juice and zest.  Heat over a medium-high heat stirring occasionally until mixture reaches a boil, then reduce heat to medium/medium-low and simmer until berries begin to pop and break down, still stirring occasionally - about 15-20 minutes.

When berries are very soft, remove from heat and mash with a masher or back of a large wooden spoon.  Add Grand Marnier if desired and stir to combine.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or alternatively, freeze and thaw before use.  Enjoy!