Homemade Keto Cranberry Sauce
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Homemade Keto Cranberry Sauce
Description
Homemade Keto Cranberry Sauce combines fresh cranberries with citrus zest and lemon juice for a balanced tangy flavor. It simmers gently with allulose or other low-carb sweeteners dissolved in water, allowing the cranberries to burst and release their natural juices. The cooking time is adaptable to create a preferred texture whether chunkier or smoother, making the sauce versatile in texture for different uses. Once cooked, chilling the sauce helps the flavors meld and the sauce to thicken.
The bright citrus components and sweetness from the designated sweeteners complement each other to offset the cranberries' natural tartness. This sauce works well as a condiment alongside meats or as part of a festive spread. It stores conveniently in an airtight container in the refrigerator and keeps for up to about a week.
Choosing allulose avoids the cooling aftertaste of some sweeteners, but alternatives like Swerve, monk fruit, or erythritol can be used as substitutes based on availability or preference.
Ingredients
- 12 ounce cranberries fresh, bag of
- 1 cup allulose (or ¾ cup Swerve, monk fruit, erythritol)
- ⅔ cup water
- orange zest of ½ fruit
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh
Instructions
- Add the water, orange zest and sweetener to a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Add in the cranberries and lemon juice, then simmer on low for 12-15 minutes or until the cranberries burst open. Be sure to stir occasionally.
- If you want your sauce a little more chunky, cook closer to 12 minutes, if you want a smoother sauce, cook closer to 15 minutes. The longer it cooks, the more the cranberries will break down. Mine took exactly 14 minutes, which was perfect for me.
- Remove from the stovetop, transfer the sauce to a bowl, cover and chill in the fridge until you are ready to serve. Store leftovers in an airtight jar for 5-6 days.
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 2 cups of sauce, suitable for multiple servings.
- Allulose is recommended to avoid a cooling aftertaste, but you can substitute ¾ cup of Swerve, monk fruit, erythritol, or a combination thereof.
- Adjust the cooking time to control sauce texture: shorter for more chunks, longer for a smoother consistency.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 5 to 6 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 26 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 26kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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