Cranberry Sauce Sugar Free
Brighten your holiday table with this vibrant and flavorful Cranberry Sauce that's completely sugar-free and guilt-free! Made with fresh cranberries, zesty orange juice, and a touch of natural sweetness from erythritol or monk fruit sweetener, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg and finished with fragrant vanilla extract, this sauce offers a delightful balance of tart and sweet without added sugar. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive occasion, this healthy alternative is a must-have for pairing with roasted turkey, stuffing, or even as a topping for desserts. With just six simple ingredients, this low-carb cranberry sauce is as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 0.25 cup Granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries thoroughly under running water and discard any that are soft or damaged.
In a medium saucepan, combine the water, orange juice, and granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener. Stir to dissolve the sweetener.
Add the cranberries to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the cranberries to simmer. Stir occasionally and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the cranberries begin to burst and the sauce thickens.
Stir in the orange zest, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Mix well to distribute the spices evenly.
Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness if needed by adding a bit more sweetener (to taste).
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving dish or airtight container. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
227 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.0 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.8 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 518 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
