Low Carb and Paleo Cranberry Sauce with Apple | AIP-friendly
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
69 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Low Carb and Paleo Cranberry Sauce with Apple | AIP-friendly
Description
The recipe involves heating cranberries with sweet apple pieces, applesauce, and clementine components to meld tart and sweet flavors. Cinnamon sticks and cloves provide depth and warmth, while the optional clementine peel enhances fragrance. The mixture simmers gently for about 25 minutes until fruit softens and begins to break down. Afterwards, the whole spices and peels are removed. This results in a sauce that balances tart cranberry with the sweetness of apple and aromatic spices. It pairs well with a variety of proteins and adds a seasonal touch to meals without excess sugar.
Texture can be adjusted by cooking longer to thicken or adding additional liquids like water or juice to loosen. Alternatively, a slurry of arrowroot or tapioca flour can thicken the sauce while xanthan gum or keto gelatin can be used for a low-carb option. Monk fruit sweetener is optional, allowing customization of sweetness or substitution with honey.
Ingredients
- 20 ounces cranberries (fresh or frozen, about 600 grams)
- 1 cup apple any sweet variety such as sweet delicious or gala, diced and peeled
- ⅓ cup applesauce
- 2 cinnamon stick or ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2-4 cloves
- 1 clementine
- ¾ cup Monk Fruit Sweetener or a suitable paleo, low carb or AIP-friendly sweetener, optional, see notes below
- clementine peel optional - for the aroma
Instructions
- Heat a skillet or small pot under medium heat. Stir in the cranberries, diced apple, clementine, clementine peels (rinds), applesauce, sweetener (optional), cinnamon sticks and cloves then use a wooden spoon or spatula to combine.
- Reduce the heat to a low setting and allow the cranberry sauce to simmer, stirring from time to time. Allow it to cook for about 25 minutes (or until the cranberries and apples are soft and break easily when pressed with the back of a fork).
- Finally, remove the peels and cloves and set them aside then allow the sauce to cool completely before serving. This AIP cranberry sauce pairs up well with roasted turkey, grilled meats, or fish, just to mention a few examples.
Notes
- Cook longer on low heat to thicken the sauce by evaporating excess liquid.
- Use a slurry of arrowroot or tapioca flour mixed with water to thicken without adding extra sweetness.
- Save a portion of sauce early in cooking to maintain chunkiness by adding it back after cooking down.
- Add liquid slowly, one tablespoon at a time, to adjust consistency without making the sauce too runny.
- Sweetener is optional; monk fruit is suggested for paleo and low carb but honey or others can be used as preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 69kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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