Sugar Free Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce
Brighten up your holiday table with this flavorful and guilt-free Sugar Free Thanksgiving Cranberry Sauce! Made with fresh cranberries, naturally sweetened with a touch of honey or maple syrup, and infused with the vibrant zest of orange and warm notes of cinnamon, this sauce is a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. With just 5 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking time, it’s a quick and easy side dish that’s perfect for serving alongside turkey or adding a pop of color to your festive spread. Plus, this recipe skips refined sugars, making it a healthier choice without compromising on taste. Whether prepared fresh or made ahead, this tangy, sweet, and subtly spiced cranberry sauce will be a memorable addition to your Thanksgiving menu!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any spoiled or mushy ones.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the orange juice, water, and honey or maple syrup. Stir to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the cranberries, orange zest, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to the saucepan, stirring to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Let the mixture come to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 10-12 minutes, or until most of the cranberries have burst and the sauce begins to thicken.
Stir in the vanilla extract and cook for 1 more minute.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the cranberry sauce cool to room temperature. It will thicken further as it cools.
Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
468 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 152 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.1 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 87.5 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 73 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 798 mg | 17% | |
*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.
