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Cranberry Sauce
Easy healthy make ahead cranberry sauce. This fresh sauce is frozen and then cooked for the first time the day of your holiday gathering. Low in sugar and sweet so everyone can enjoy.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 97 kcal
Equipment
  • 1 Serving Dish
  • 1 One gallon freezer bag
  • 1 Large, deep saute pan OR Instant pot
Ingredients
 
 
  • 1 1/2 lb fresh cranberries or frozen
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
 
Freezer Prep Directions:
  • Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
  • Add all ingredients to labeled freezer bag.
  • Seal bag, removing as much air as possible and freeze for up to three months.
Stovetop Directions:
  • Dump contents of gallon freezer bag into a large deep saute pan on the stovetop and set heat to medium high. (frozen cranberries will thaw quickly)
  • Bring cranberries to a boil.
  • Cover and let simmer 20-25 minutes. (Cranberries will start to pop open and mix together into a sauce when finished)
  • Once sauce comes together remove from heat and serve (If you like it warm). Or store in serving container and set into fridge to cool.
  • Serve when ready. (Sauce will thicken in fridge)
Instant Pot Directions
  1. Dump contents of gallon freezer bag into instant pot.
  2. Cover with lid, be sure vent is in sealed position, and set to high pressure for 2 minutes.
  3. Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for 5-10 minutes, then Quick Release (QR).
  4. Stir (Adding in extra honey for added sweetness if desired) then store in fridge to cool if desired. (Sauce will thicken in fridge)
Dietary Adjustments
Make it Gluten-Free
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
 
Make it Dairy-Free
  • This recipe is naturally dairy-free.

Notes

  • Make it pretty by topping off the cranberries sauce with orange zest. 

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 14.5gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 0.6gSugar: 12.3gCalcium: 15mg
Keyword Cranberry Sauce, Freezer Recipes, Homemade Cranberry Sauce, Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce
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