Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce with Fresh Cranberries (Edit recipe)

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Sugar free cranberry sauce has a way of grounding a meal. It brings brightness and warmth without pressure, and it turns even a simple plate into something that feels intentional. This sugar free cranberry sauce keeps the classic holiday flavor but leans on real cranberries, lemon, and pantry spices instead of sugar. It is quick, balanced, and fits into the steady-energy routine most of us want this time of year.

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PREP TIME

2 minutes

COOK TIME

8 minutes

INGREDIENTS

9

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1 cup Cranberries, Fresh
.5 cup Granular Sugar Substitute - Swerve
.333 cup Water
2 tsp Lemon Zest
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
.25 tsp Cinnamon, Ground
.125 tsp Ginger, Ground
.125 tsp Salt
.125 tsp Chili Powder

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Add the cranberries, sweetener, water, lemon, and spices to a medium saucepan. Place the pan over medium heat, stir once, then cover with a lid so the cranberries soften evenly.
Stir occasionally and let some steam escape. Keep the heat at a gentle simmer. Within 8 to 10 minutes, the berries break down, the juices thicken, and the mixture turns glossy.
Take the pan off the heat and let the sauce cool. It will thicken as it cools. Taste once cool and add more sweetener for less tartness or an extra splash of lemon for more brightness.

Notes

The sauce thickens significantly as it cools, so check the final texture only once it reaches room temperature. Sweetness settles after chilling; adjust only after the sauce is fully cooled. If the sauce becomes too thick, loosen it with 1 teaspoon of water at a time. Frozen cranberries work the same; add 1 extra minute of simmering if they release additional liquid.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	1086
Fat:	0 g
Carbohydrates:	275 g
Protein:	0 g
Cholesterol:	0 g
Sodium:	69 mg
Fiber:	0 g
Sugars:	0 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.