Cranberry Sauce Diabetic
Brighten up your holiday table with this diabetic-friendly cranberry sauce, a tangy-sweet side dish that’s low in sugar but big on flavor! Made with fresh cranberries, a splash of freshly squeezed orange juice, and naturally sweetened with stevia, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of tartness and sweetness without spiking blood sugar levels. Infused with warming cinnamon, aromatic vanilla, and a hint of orange zest, this quick and easy sauce comes together in just 20 minutes. Whether served warm or chilled, it’s a healthier twist on the classic cranberry sauce, perfect for pairing with roasted turkey or your favorite holiday dishes. Plus, it stores beautifully, making it an ideal make-ahead addition to your festive spread.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 1 cup Water
- 0.25 cup Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons Stevia sweetener
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and remove any stems or damaged berries.
Step 2
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the water, orange juice, stevia, orange zest, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
Step 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Step 4
Add the cranberries to the saucepan. Stir occasionally and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries begin to pop and break down.
Step 5
Once the cranberries have softened and the sauce has thickened, remove the saucepan from heat.
Step 6
Stir in the vanilla extract and allow the cranberry sauce to cool slightly.
Step 7
Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or an airtight container if storing. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Step 8
Serve warm or chilled. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (665.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 195.7 |
| Total Fat 0.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 14.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 68.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.0g | |
| Protein 1.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 64.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 411.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories