Healthy Cranberry Sauce

15-minute healthy cranberry sauce has all of the festive flavor without the sugar! Perfect for holiday meal prep or enjoying immediately.

5 from 1 vote

Course: Clean Eating Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 13

Total Time: 15

Servings: servings (1 1/2 cups)

Calories: 95kcal

Author: Violet Parcha

Place the cranberries, water, and maple syrup in a small saucepan and stir to combine.
3 cups (12 ounces) cranberries, 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/2 cup water
Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently.
Lower the heat slightly and let the mixture continue to simmer for 10-12 minutes (or until at least half the berries have popped), stirring occasionally.
Pour the cranberry sauce into a glass dish (preferably what you plan to serve it in), and let it cool. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Enjoy immediately or, the best flavor, chill overnight (or up to a week) before serving.

Cranberry sauce keeps in the fridge for 12-14 days or in the freezer up to 3 months.

You can stir in any additional flavorings while it's cooking including: orange or lemon zest, vanilla extract, warm spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves, chopped jalapeño peppers, ginger, splash of red wine, splash of balsamic vinegar, or raspberries
To add more fruit flavor, replace half of the water with fruit juice such as orange, apple, or pear juice.