Cranberry Sauce Recipe
A homemade alternative to store-bought cranberry sauce with delicious hints of pineapple and orange to complement the flavor!
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 86kcal
Equipment
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 24 oz fresh cranberries
- ¾ cup pineapple juice (or orange juice)
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup water
- 1 orange (zested and juiced)
- 3 TBSP honey (or to taste optional)
Instructions
- Put cranberries, pineapple or orange juice, applesauce, and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce to medium heat and stir constantly until the cranberries start to explode (about 10-15 minutes).
- Reduce to a simmer and add the fresh orange juice and orange zest to the cranberry mixture.
- Simmer for another 10-15 minutes and remove from heat.
- Let sauce cool to room temperature and store in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight before serving.
Notes
- This is not as sweet as store-bought versions! Taste at the end of cooking. It’s naturally sweet from the fruit juice and applesauce but you can add more honey or stevia to taste if needed.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.15g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg