Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce
Brighten up your holiday table with this vibrant and guilt-free Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce! Made with fresh cranberries and naturally sweetened with monk fruit, this recipe is a deliciously tart and sweet alternative to traditional sugar-laden sauces. A splash of orange juice adds a citrusy zing, while warm cinnamon and fragrant vanilla extract enhance the cozy flavors. Best of all, it’s quick and easy to make—ready in just 20 minutes with only 5 minutes of prep time! Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any meal that calls for a pop of festive flavor, this low-carb and diabetic-friendly cranberry sauce is a crowd-pleaser. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile and healthier holiday side dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cups Orange juice
- 0.5 cups Water
- 0.25 cups Monk fruit sweetener (or preferred sugar substitute)
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoons Orange zest (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and discard any soft or damaged ones.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the orange juice, water, and monk fruit sweetener. Stir until the sweetener dissolves, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the cranberries to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the cranberries for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. The cranberries will burst and the mixture will thicken naturally.
Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and orange zest if desired. Taste and adjust sweetness or spices as needed.
Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool for about 10 minutes. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving dish or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 4 mg | 0% | |
*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.
