About this cranberry sauce + how to use it
Not much gives me those cozy Fall and Winter vibes like homemade cranberry sauce. This naturally sweetened cranberry sauce only uses 3 ingredients (4 if you include water) and a small saucepan. It’s so simple to make in just about 10 minutes and can enhance so many different meals. Here are some ways I like to use it.
- In an egg scramble with veggies or on an egg sandwich
- On a slice of sourdough with raw local honey
- As a condiment with chicken or turkey
- On top of pancakes, waffles or oatmeal
- With potato latkes
Kitchen essentials
To make this naturally sweetened cranberry sauce, you’ll need:
- A colander/strainer
- A small saucepan
- A mixing spoon
Substitutions
- Raw local honey: any type of honey can be used. I prefer raw and local for it’s health and environmental benefits. You can also substitute with pure maple syrup.
- Fresh orange juice: can be substituted for equal parts apple juice or apple cider.
Some more homemade sauces and dressings I think you will love:
Naturally Sweetened Cranberry Sauce (Refined Sugar Free)
Course: Dips/DressingDifficulty: Easy1
cup2
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minutesIngredients
6 oz fresh cranberries
1/4 cup raw local honey
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
Directions
- Wash cranberries. Add your cranberries to the colander to rinse them well and remove any bruised or discolored berries.
- Cook the cranberries. In a small saucepan, add the cranberries, honey and water. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat then reduce heat to medium-low to simmer. Cook until the cranberries have popped and most of the liquid has cooked off, stirring occasionally. I like to leave some liquid because it will thicken more as it cools. This takes about 5-10 minutes. Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove from the heat.
- Add in the orange juice. Stir in the orange juice, then allow it to cool more so it can thicken more. Enjoy!
Notes
- The original recipe makes about one cup of cranberry sauce. The nutrition label is based on 4 servings or about 1/4 cup of cranberry sauce.
- Store leftover cranberry sauce in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size0.25 cup
Calories76
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Fat
0.1g
1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0g
- Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
- Sodium 2.7mg 1%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Carbohydrate
19.9g
7%
- Dietary Fiber 1.6g 7%
- Sugars 16.3g
- Protein 0.3g 1%
* 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.
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