Easy Low-Calorie Cranberry Sauce Recipe
This low-calorie cranberry sauce is a healthy, keto-friendly, and diabetic-friendly alternative to traditional sugary versions. Quick to make, bursting with flavor, and perfect for Thanksgiving, it’s a must-have on your holiday table!
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries – The star of the sauce. Frozen works too.
- 1/3 cup natural sweetener erythritol, monk fruit, or stevia – Keeps it low-calorie.
- 1/2 cup water or unsweetened orange juice – Adds liquid for simmering.
- 1 tsp orange zest – Adds freshness and enhances flavor.
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon – Optional warms up the sauce.
- Pinch of salt – Balances flavors.
Instructions
- Rinse 12 oz cranberries and pick out soft ones.
- Combine cranberries, 1/3 cup natural sweetener, 1/2 cup water or orange juice, 1 tsp orange zest, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to simmer.
- Simmer 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally until cranberries burst and sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust sweetener if needed.
- Remove from heat, let cool, serve immediately, or store in the fridge.