This easy keto cranberry sauce is a fantastic side for your holiday table with just 4 net carbs. With this healthy cranberry sauce, you don't have to worry about derailing your keto diet during the Thanksgiving holiday celebration!
It's the holiday season when cranberries are in season, and Thanksgiving is just around the corner.
If you're on a low carb diet and can't have the traditional sauce, then this keto homemade cranberry sauce with no added sugar is for you!
This keto version of the traditional cranberry sauce is sweet and tart from the cranberries, which are actually considered a superfood. They are loaded with antioxidants and have been shown to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
This keto cranberry sauce recipe will keep your taste buds happy while still keeping you in ketosis!
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Ingredients Used
You only need a few simple ingredients for this recipe.
- Cranberries: Fresh cranberries work best for this recipe but you can also use frozen. You can easily get them from a grocery store or farmer's market.
- Low carb sweetener: I like monk fruit powdered sweetener or swerve confectioners for a low carb natural sweetener. Other favorites are allulose or powdered erythritol.
- Lemon juice: You only need a very little quantity of lemon juice.
- Cinnamon: Either cinnamon powder or cinnamon sticks will work fine.
- Orange extract (optional): You can also substitute with orange zest.
How to make keto cranberry sauce
- Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan.
- Bring the ingredients to a boil on high heat, then simmer on medium heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries burst. Watch it carefully to make sure it does not burn.
- Taste and add more sweetener if you wish.
- Your delicious low carb cranberry sauce is ready to eat!
Storing and Reheating
This low carb tangy cranberry sauce will keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days.
To freeze this sauce, let it cool down completely, then place it in a resealable bag. Seal it well and freeze for a few months.
Let it thaw overnight to defrost. Cranberry sauce is best served cold, so there is no reheating required.
What can I eat this cranberry sauce with?
This homemade sugar-free cranberry sauce is a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dinner table. Eat it with your thanksgiving turkey and other holiday dishes.
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Tips and variations
- You can use fresh or frozen cranberries for this recipe.
- Some optional add-ins include orange zest, vanilla extract, or lemon zest.
- You can use your favorite sweetener of choice but make sure you use the powdered version, so it dissolves completely.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, cranberries are suitable for a keto lifestyle, when eaten in moderation. One cup of cranberries contains just 12.2 grams of carbs and 4.6 grams of fiber, which brings it to 7.6 net carbs.
With this keto cranberry sauce, you can enjoy your holiday dinner without all the excess carbs. It is the perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving table while on a keto diet!
Yes, homemade cranberry sauce will thicken without sugar. Fresh cranberry sauce contains some sugar, and this will help thicken it naturally as it cooks.
Also, make sure you don't use excess water when making this healthy cranberry sauce, so it does not become watery.
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Recipe
Keto Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients
- 12 oz cranberries
- 3/4 cup monkfruit powdered sweetener
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp orange extract optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a medium saucepan.
- Bring the ingredients to a boil on high heat, then simmer on medium heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries burst. Watch it carefully to make sure it does not burn.
- Taste and add more sweetener if you wish.
- Your delicious low carb cranberry sauce is ready to eat!
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen cranberries for this recipe.
- Some optional add-ins include orange zest, vanilla extract, lemon zest, or a little orange extract.
- You can use your favorite sweetener of choice but make sure you use the powdered version, so it dissolves completely.
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