Cranberry Surprise

By Naperville Magazine
September 2019 View more Recipe

Yield: 8 servings

½ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup brown sugar

¼ cup real maple syrup

¾ cup water

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

freshly grated nutmeg

1 pound fresh cranberries

4 navel oranges, peeled and cut into segments

½ cup chopped walnuts

In a 3-quart saucepan, bring sugars, water, syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. 

Add the cranberries, then continue to simmer, uncovered, stirring until the cranberries begin to pop. 

Remove from heat and stir in the orange segments and walnuts. Serve warm. 

This recipe is from Abbey Farms’ Fresh Flavors: Pleasing Pairings for the Holidays cooking class with chef Dave Voirin on September 5.

Photo courtesy Abbey Farms