How to Make Naturally Sweetened Cranberry Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cranberry sauce is a staple side dish for many holiday gatherings, adding a tart and sweet flavor to the meal. While traditional recipes often call for a large amount of sugar to sweeten the sauce, this naturally sweetened cranberry sauce recipe offers a healthier alternative without sacrificing any of the delicious flavor. By using natural sweeteners like maple syrup or honey, this recipe reduces the amount of refined sugar while still creating a flavorful and satisfying cranberry sauce.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups fresh orange juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons orange zest
  • 1 ½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 5 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
  • ¾ cup honey

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 20
  • Yield: 20 servings

  • Bring orange juice, orange zest, ginger, and cinnamon to a boil in a large pot. Add cranberries, reduce heat, and cook for 10 minutes. Add pineapple and honey. Mix to combine and remove from heat.
  • Serve immediately or allow to cool before storing in the refrigerator.
  • Nutrition

    64 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 1mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 7mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 77mg