Secret Ingredient Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients

• 1
  
  12 ounce bag fresh cranberries
  
• 1/2
  
  cup dried tart cherries
  
• 1
  
  orange, zested
  
• 1
  
  teaspoon ground cinnamon
  
• 3/4
  
  cup water
  
• 1/3
  
  cup granulated sugar
  
• 1/3
  
  cup pure maple syrup
  

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together cranberries, cherries, orange zest, cinnamon, water, sugar, and maple syrup. Bring to a boil while stirring frequently. Continue to cook until the sauce has thickened and most of the berries have burst, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm, room temperature or chilled. Sauce may be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.