Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 8 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 13 minutes

🍽 Servings: 4
📏 Yield: 2 cups

Description:

This delightful Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce is perfect for those with dietary restrictions, especially for diabetic friends during Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings. It’s a quick and easy recipe that’s both healthy and delicious, ensuring everyone can enjoy the festive feast guilt-free! Originally sourced from an Equal recipe card, this sauce bursts with the tartness of cranberries without the added sugars.

Ingredients:

2/3 cup water
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup frozen cranberries
Equal sugar substitute

Instructions:

Prepare Ingredients:
- Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and drain them properly.
- Measure out the required amounts of water, fresh cranberries, frozen cranberries, and Equal sugar substitute.
Cook Cranberries:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water and cranberries.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Allow the cranberries to boil gently for about 8 minutes; you’ll notice the skins popping as they cook.
Mash and Sweeten:
- Once the cranberries are cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Using a potato masher or the back of a spoon, gently mash the cranberries to your desired consistency. This step helps release their natural juices and creates a thicker sauce.
- Stir in the Equal sugar substitute until it’s fully dissolved and evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
Chill and Serve:
- Cover the saucepan and transfer it to the refrigerator to chill.
- Allow the cranberry sauce to cool for at least a couple of hours before serving. Chilling it helps it thicken further and enhances the flavors.
- Once chilled, transfer the sauce to a serving dish and garnish as desired. It’s now ready to be enjoyed alongside your favorite holiday dishes!

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

Calories: 175.2
Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 1.7mg
Carbohydrates: 43.2g
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Sugar: 35.8g
Protein: 1.1g

Recipe Notes:

This cranberry sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, making it a convenient addition to your holiday meal prep.
Feel free to adjust the sweetness level by adding more or less of the Equal sugar substitute according to your taste preferences.
For a bit of extra flavor, consider adding a splash of orange juice or zest to the sauce while cooking.
If you prefer a smoother texture, you can blend the cooled cranberry sauce in a food processor or blender until it reaches your desired consistency.