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20-Minute Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce That Steals the Show

sugar-free cranberry sauce

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A simple sugar-free cranberry sauce perfect for holidays or everyday meals. Sweetened naturally for a healthier option.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions

  1. Rinse cranberries and discard any soft or damaged ones.
  2. Combine cranberries, water, orange juice, honey, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan.
  3. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer.
  4. Stir occasionally and cook until cranberries burst and sauce thickens (about 10-15 minutes).
  5. Remove from heat, discard cinnamon stick, and stir in orange zest.
  6. Let cool before serving. Sauce will thicken further as it cools.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more honey if needed.
  • For a smoother texture, blend the sauce after cooling.

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