Naturally Sweetened Cranberry Sauce
Cranberries are antioxidant-rich, but they're so sour! This naturally sweetened version will reduce the blood sugar spike, and the spices add a unique, delicious take on an old holiday favorite!
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh cranberries
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup applesauce
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg, all-spice, and/or cinnamon
- 2 tbsp honey (or stevia as a substitute)
Instructions
- In a medium pot, combine the cranberries, pineapple juice, honey, applesauce, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to a simmer and add the cinnamon stick and nutmeg.
- Stir to blend and simmer until some of the cranberries start to burst and some remain whole. Add the orange juice and zest, stir and allow to cool before serving.