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Low-Sugar Cranberry Sauce

Perfectly sweet and tart, low-sugar cranberry sauce is the best classic addition to your holiday meal!
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Course: Clean Eating Side Dishes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 1 1/2 cups
Calories: 70kcal
Author: Violet Parcha

Ingredients

  • 3 cups 12 oz cranberries
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  • Place the cranberries, water, and maple syrup in a medium saucepan and stir to combine.
  • Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  • Let the mixture continue to simmer for 10-12 minutes or until the mixture has thickened, continuing to stir 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.
  • Serve immediately or store in the fridge for 10-14 days.

Notes

  • You can stir in any additional flavorings while it's still hot such as: 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Sodium: 4mg | Sugar: 16g
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