
Healthy Orange Cranberry Sauce
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
84 kcal
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Course
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Healthy Orange Cranberry Sauce
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Learn how to make Healthy Orange Cranberry Sauce made with orange juice and honey (or maple syrup). This easy recipe comes with a bit of zing, thanks to ginger. This recipe can be made on the stovetop or Instant Pot (pressure cooker). Tips to make ahead as well!
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Ingredients
- 12 ounce bag of fresh cranberries rinsed
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger optional
- zest of 1 medium orange
- 1/4 cup water* only if using Instant Pot
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Instructions
Stovetop Method
- In medium pot over high heat, add cranberries, honey or maple syrup, orange juice and ginger; stir until combined and allow mixture to come to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The cranberries will start to burst a bit and mixture will thicken.
- Mash cranberries with fork or back of spoon until desired consistency. Stir in orange zest and remove frome heat.
- Taste test here to make sure it's to your liking. Remember, this cranberry sauce is naturally sweetened and meant to be tart. If you need a little more sweetness, stir in a 1-2 tablespoons of granulated sugar as needed.
- Mixture will thicken upon standing.
Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Method
- Add cranberries, honey or maple syrup, orange juice, water and ginger to pot; stir until combined then close and lock lid, setting valve to sealing position.
- Hit Manual on Instant Pot and cook for 5 minutes. Naturally release for 10 minutes then remove lid and stir cranberry sauce. Mash cranberries with potato masher (or large wooden spoon). Stir in orange zest.
- Transfer cranberry sauce to bowl and allow to cool; mixture will thicken once cooled.
Notes
- Cranberry Sauce thickens once cooled.
- Prep up to 5 days in advance, storing covered in refrigerator.
- Recipe can be easily doubled; if doubling the recipe for an electric pressure cooker, you will not need the additional 1/4 cup water.
- This Cranberry Sauce can be frozen up to 3 months in advance (stored in airtight container). Just be sure to let it thaw in fridge 1 day ahead and stir well before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2tbsp
Calories
84kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 84 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 2tbsp | |
Calories | 84kcal | 4% |
Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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