Easy Low Sugar Cranberry Sauce That Tastes Amazing

Who says things have to be higher in sugar in order to be delicious? When it comes to one of the stars of the show on your Thanksgiving table, this Low Sugar Cranberry Sauce Recipe is a great alternative. Now, you can cut unnecessary sugars/calories out of your Thanksgiving dinner, leaving room for more calories in another food. This recipe yields 3 cups.

Ingredients in Low Sugar Cranberry Sauce

Keep the ingredients for this cranberry mixture in the fridge and whip it up anytime to go with all sorts of meals. Here’s all you need:

Cranberries – one and a half cups of frozen cranberries. You can also use fresh cranberries if they’re in season. Apples – two small, diced apples of any kind. I like using Fuji, Gala or Honeycrisp apples. Oranges – half a cup, cut and segmented. I like to have fresh oranges on hand, especially during the fall months. This is a perfect recipe to use up those cutie oranges that your kids love at lunchtime. Raspberries – two cups, fresh or frozen. Maple syrup – one quarter cup. You can use a sugar free variety to keep the sugar count low in this recipe. Truvia – most artificial sweeteners can be measured cup for cup just like sugar. Stevia, Truvia or Splenda are all great options. Lemon juice – two tablespoons, either fresh lemon juice or from a bottle. Butter – one tablespoon unsalted butter

Cooking the Cranberry Sauce

Making this homemade cranberry sauce recipe is very easy! Simply add everything but the butter to a medium saucepan or small pot over medium heat, and simmer until most of the liquid has reduced and it has the perfect thickness and texture. Take off the heat and stir in the butter. Serve warm in a serving bowl.

Mix it Up

Not only does this Low Sugar Cranberry Sauce hit the mark as far as your health, it is loaded with vitamin C and adds so much more complexity of flavors to this traditional food. I love the addition of all the other fruit. The raspberries, apples, and oranges just add an extra delicious flavor! I actually made this recipe with fresh cranberries (because it is what I had on hand) and it turned out perfectly. So, frozen or fresh, either works great. I guess just use whatever you have on hand or whatever is cheapest at your grocery store! For added flavor try incorporating any of your favorite spices:

Cinnamon Cloves Nutmeg Allspice Vanilla extract Honey Orange zest Fresh orange juice

What to Serve with Low Sugar Cranberry Sauce

Of course you can serve this glorious sugar-free cranberry sauce on Thanksgiving with the usual turkey and fixings, but there are all sorts of ways to use up leftover cranberry sauce in the days following the holiday meal:

Mix with your favorite Greek yogurt and some granola Use as a jam to spread over toast Add a spoonful to your morning oatmeal Top pancakes or waffles with this healthy cranberry sauce recipe Use it as an ice cream topping. Add a little to brussels sprouts or even sweet potatoes

Thanksgiving Dinner Tricks and Tips

When it comes to fixing the biggest meal of the year, we are never surprised to find people who face the task with a certain amount of trepidation. We understand. It’s a lot of pressure. Certain traditions. Everyone has a different favorite food. It’s a lot to plan out if you are the one at the helm with guests seeking vegan, low carb or keto options. But of course, we have loads of recipes to help with all that. The Low Sugar Cranberry Sauce is another tasty recipe from the executive chef at Fitness Ridge, Chef Sam. If you want to see more tasty low-calorie Thanksgiving recipes, check out our 530-Calorie Thanksgiving Dinner Menu! That way you can make the whole meal with a healthier outcome in mind. However, some people prefer to stick with traditions and get back on the health bandwagon the day after Thanksgiving — or later! Either way, there are a few basics you definitely want to keep in mind:

Get back to basics with this great post about how to cook the perfect Thanksgiving turkey. Of course, you’ll want some amazing gravy to go with that turkey. You can find it in Mom’s Famous Turkey Gravy recipe. One of the best parts of the Thanksgiving dinner — the homemade rolls! If you have leftovers, here is the perfect sandwich to use them up — Pilgrim Sandwiches.

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More Cranberry Recipes

Cranberries aren’t just for serving alongside sweet potato casserole and green beans. You can have delicious dinners, sides and even sweets using this tart fruit: