Ingredients
- 4 cups whole cranberries
- 2 cups diced pineapple
- 1 small apple, finely diced
OPTIONAL SPICES/FLAVORS
Cinnamon (recommended)
Cloves
Nutmeg
Cardamom
Vanilla extract
Orange zest
OPTIONAL SWEETENERS
Maple syrup
Honey
Date paste
Coconut sugar or white sugar
Description
Make this healthy, sweetener-free cranberry sauce with just 3 ingredients. While it’s the perfect complement to your holiday meal, you may find yourself enjoying it in your morning Greek
yogurt or to top off a savory roasted squash dinner.
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Total Time: 45 min
Servings: 3 cups
Directions
- Prepare Fruit: Dice the pineapple and apple.
- Cook Fruit: Add the cranberries and pineapple to a saucepan and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally until the fruit is broken down.
- Add Apple: Cook for another 15-20 minutes, after adding the apple, until the sauce is thick and the apple has softened.
- Add Optional Spices or Sweeteners: Stir in optional spices or sweeteners.
Nutrition
The fruits in this recipe are high in Vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant. These fruits are also high in manganese, which is an essential nutrient involved in metabolism and bone health.
Notes
- Flavor: As is, this sauce is more tart than the typical store-bought version. To keep sugar low, try using cinnamon or another spice listed above. If you prefer a sweeter sauce, use one of the
optional sweeteners, but add it in slowly, as a little can go a long way! - Storage: This sauce will keep for over a month in the fridge. Store it in a tightly sealed jar or container. You can also freeze it.
- Versatility: This sauce can be used to add flavor to anything. Try it in oatmeal, Greek yogurt, on a rice cake or as a sauce with dinner.
- Pineapple: If you can’t find fresh pineapple, using one 20 ounce can of crushed pineapple, drained, will work great.
Original Source: Eat the Gains
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