Easy Low-Calorie Cranberry Sauce Recipe
This simple cranberry sauce is perfect for holiday meals or any time you want a tangy, low-calorie condiment. Made with natural sweetener and fresh ingredients, it's both healthy and delicious.
Ingredients
Cranberries
- 12 oz fresh cranberries (Frozen works too)
- 0.33 cup natural sweetener (erythritol, monk fruit, or stevia) (Keeps it low-calorie)
- 0.5 cup water or unsweetened orange juice (Adds liquid for simmering)
- 1 tsp orange zest (Adds freshness and flavor)
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon (Optional, warms the sauce)
- Pinch salt (Balances flavors)
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries and remove soft ones.
- Combine cranberries, sweetener, water or orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 10–12 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust sweetener if needed. Let cool before serving or storing.
Notes
This cranberry sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to a week.