Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce

Brighten up your holiday table with this vibrant and guilt-free Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce! Made with fresh cranberries and naturally sweetened with monk fruit, this recipe is a deliciously tart and sweet alternative to traditional sugar-laden sauces. A splash of orange juice adds a citrusy zing, while warm cinnamon and fragrant vanilla extract enhance the cozy flavors. Best of all, it’s quick and easy to make—ready in just 20 minutes with only 5 minutes of prep time! Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any meal that calls for a pop of festive flavor, this low-carb and diabetic-friendly cranberry sauce is a crowd-pleaser. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile and healthier holiday side dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
• 0.5 cups Orange juice
• 0.5 cups Water
• 0.25 cups Monk fruit sweetener (or preferred sugar substitute)
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoons Orange zest (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and discard any soft or damaged ones.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the orange juice, water, and monk fruit sweetener. Stir until the sweetener dissolves, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 3

Add the cranberries to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the cranberries for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. The cranberries will burst and the mixture will thicken naturally.

Step 5

Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and orange zest if desired. Taste and adjust sweetness or spices as needed.

Step 6

Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool for about 10 minutes. It will continue to thicken as it cools.

Step 7

Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving dish or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(181.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6

Total Fat 0.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 0.3g
Protein 0.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 7.5mg	0%
Iron 0mg	0%
Potassium 4.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.0%

Protein: 0.0%

Carbs: 100.0%