Tart, sweet, and gently spiced this super easy low-carb sugar-free cranberry sauce is flavored with orange zest, cinnamon, and vanilla and then sweetened with our favorite sweetener, Splenda Stevia. Perfect for your holiday table, you'll never miss the sugar!
23-inch cinnamon sticks or 1/2-1 tsp ground cinnamon* if using ground start with 1/2 tsp and add more to taste
1/2 cupSplenda Naturals Stevia(same sweetness as 1 cup of sugar)
112 ounce bag of fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked through
1orange, zested
1tspvanilla extract
DIRECTIONS
Add the water and cinnamon sticks to a small pot on medium-high heat. When you see the water begin to bubble add the Splenda Stevia and stir to dissolve.
Add the cranberries, orange zest, stir and simmer for about 8 minutes if you like more whole berries in your sauce, or 12 if you like it smoother.
Stir in vanilla extract then, remove the pot from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
Transfer to a serving bowl and keep chilled in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve. If you prefer your cranberry sauce at room temperature, take it out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes prior to serving.Makes about 2 cups. Enjoy!
Notes
♥ If using ground cinnamon start with 1/2 tsp and add more to taste if you like. Other spices that work well in this recipe include star anise (use 1 whole), allspice (try 1/4 teaspoon ground) or cloves ( 2-4 whole).♥ If you're cutting out sugar, but don't want to waste the orange, try an Orange-Cinnamon hotpot to add a natural fragrance to your home. Slice up the orange and add it to a large pot or slow-cooker (lid off) filled with water. Next, add a 1/4 cup of cloves along with 2 cinnamon sticks (you can reuse the ones from the cranberry sauce), and a splash of vanilla extract. Simmer on low and your house will smell divine!