Get the Recipe: Paleo Cranberry Sauce (Whole30, Vegan)
This Paleo cranberry sauce is so fresh and flavorful! It is the perfect side dish for hearty family dinners, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. This cranberry sauce is easy to make and also Whole30 compliant and Vegan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberries
- 1 orange, zest and juice of
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- pinch nutmeg
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey, or date syrup for Whole30
Instructions
- First, add all ingredients to a skillet over low medium heat. Stir occasionally until cranberries begin to burst and soften.
- After 5 to 7 minutes, some of the cranberries will have burst. Continue cooking for a smoother sauce, or remove from heat for a chunkier sauce.
- Finally, remove from heat. Allow sauce to sit in pan for 10 minutes to thicken.
- Garnish with more orange zest if desired.
Notes
- For Whole30, use date syrup.
- The orange juice should measure about 2 tablespoons. The zest will be approximately 1 tablespoon.
- Continue cooking until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- This serves 4 as a small side dish or sauce.
Calories: 148kcal, Carbohydrates: 37g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 8mg, Potassium: 194mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 29g, Vitamin A: 105IU, Vitamin C: 24mg, Calcium: 68mg, Iron: 1mg