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Healthy Spiced Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Healthy Spiced Cranberry Cherry Sauce Recipe

Beth Bollinger of Nest Wellness
This spiced cranberry cherry sauce is the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving meal.
5 from 4 votes
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Course Basics
Servings 8
Calories 57 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 12 oz package of fresh cranberries
  • 10 oz package frozen cherries
  • zest of two oranges
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice or slices of 2 whole oranges, peeled
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 star anise whole
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon ground
  • 1/8 tsp cardamom ground
  • 1-2 tsp allulose or monkfruit sweetener as needed

Instructions
 

  • Place cranberries, cherries, orange zest, orange juice or orange slices and spices in a saucepan, over medium heat.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 20 minutes, until berries have burst and sauce has thickened.
  • Taste, and add sweetener if needed.
  • Remove star anise before serving or storing.
  • Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. This flavorful cranberry sauce will keep several weeks in the refrigerator. 

Nutrition

Calories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.05gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 178mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 111IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword cranberry recipe, cranberry relish, cranberry sauce, healthy sides, thanksgiving side dish
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