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Get the Recipe: Paleo Cranberry Sauce (Whole30, Vegan)
This Paleo cranberry sauce is so fresh and flavorful! It is the perfect side dish for hearty family dinners, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. This cranberry sauce is easy to make and also Whole30 compliant and Vegan.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 148 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberries
- 1 orange zest and juice of
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- pinch nutmeg
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey or date syrup for Whole30
Instructions
- First, add all ingredients to a skillet over low medium heat. Stir occasionally until cranberries begin to burst and soften.
- After 5 to 7 minutes, some of the cranberries will have burst. Continue cooking for a smoother sauce, or remove from heat for a chunkier sauce.
- Finally, remove from heat. Allow sauce to sit in pan for 10 minutes to thicken.
- Garnish with more orange zest if desired.
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Notes
- For Whole30, use date syrup.
- The orange juice should measure about 2 tablespoons. The zest will be approximately 1 tablespoon.
- Continue cooking until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- This serves 4 as a small side dish or sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
148kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
194mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
105IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 148
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 105IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.