Cranberry Sauce (Refined Sugar-Free)
Cranberries are one of the richest dietary sources of proanthocyanidins (PACs), which are powerful antioxidant compounds with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Research shows that PACs can interfere with bacterial adhesion by altering the structure of the bacteria, preventing them from sticking to cells. That’s one reason cranberries are often associated with urinary tract health.
This Cranberry Sauce is made with simple, natural ingredients, with no refined sugar added. Use it as a garnish for meat dishes, a jam for cookies, or a filling for baked goods!
Cranberry Sauce (Refined Sugar-Free)
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- 2 cups cranberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup fresh orange juice, I peeled and removed the orange pith then blended it until smooth
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup honey
Instructions Start Cooking
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat.½ cup water
- Add the cranberries and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to pop and release their juices.2 cups cranberries
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in the blueberries and orange juice. Cover and cook for another 4 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.½ cup blueberries, ½ cup fresh orange juice
- Remove the lid and stir in the cinnamon and honey.¼ tsp ground cinnamon, ⅓ cup honey
- Simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and allow the cranberry sauce to cool completely. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Hi, I’m Tam!
I’m a Vietnamese American and the creator behind this recipe blog. I was previously a scientist but now do recipe development and content creation. I turned my love for research and food into intentional, science-backed cooking…
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