Name: Sweet Maple Cranberry Sauce
Yield: 1 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp canola oil (30 mL); 1 large shallot, finely chopped (1); 3-4 sage leaves, coarsely chopped (3-4); 1 tsp whole juniper berries, crushed (optional) (5 mL); 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (500 mL); 2/3 cups maple syrup (150 mL); 2/3 cups apple juice (150 mL); 1/2 cup apple or crabapple jelly (125 mL)

- 2 Tbsp canola oil (30 mL)
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped (1)
- 3-4 sage leaves, coarsely chopped (3-4)
- 1 tsp whole juniper berries, crushed (optional) (5 mL)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (500 mL)
- 2/3 cups maple syrup (150 mL)
- 2/3 cups apple juice (150 mL)
- 1/2 cup apple or crabapple jelly (125 mL)
1. In medium saucepan, heat canola oil over medium heat.
2. Add shallot. Cook and stir until translucent, about 2 minutes.
3. Add sage and juniper berries, if using. Continue to cook and stir for 1 minute. Add cranberries, maple syrup, apple juice, apple jelly and salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring until cranberries begin to split open.
4. Simmer for about 5-10 minutes to allow mixture to thicken slightly.
5. Remove from heat and set aside.
Can be served warm or cold.