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Vegan Cranberry Sauce

This vegan cranberry sauce is perfect for your holiday table! It's naturally gluten-free and sweetened with coconut sugar, maple syrup and orange juice and features the essence of orange zest with a hint of cinnamon. Easy to make using fresh or frozen cranberries.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Keyword christmas, cranberries, holiday recipes, thanksgiving
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 67kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz bag fresh or frozen cranberries (approximately 3 cups)
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup coconut sugar
  • zest of an orange
  • ¼ cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional

Instructions

  • Add the cranberries, water, maple syrup and coconut sugar to a large saucepan and stir to combine.
  • Heat over medium until the liquid comes to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer.
  • Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cranberries have broken down and the sauce has thickened.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the orange juice, zest and cinnamon (if using).
  • Allow to cool and then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Notes

The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Accuracy is not guaranteed. Information shown should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

Nutrition

Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 2g