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    Home » Recipes » Holiday Recipes

    Keto Cranberry Sauce

    November 11, 2021 by Chenée Lewis

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    How to make Keto cranberry sauce with Swerve, monk fruit, or Stevia for Thanksgiving and skip the sugar! This sugar free cranberry sauce recipe is so easy on the stove top, or you can make Keto cranberry sauce Instant Pot style!

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    Keto Cranberry Sauce - Swerve sweetened
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    If you love this Keto friendly cranberry sauce recipe, try my Keto French Toast, my Keto Broccoli Salad with Tomatoes and Feta, or my Keto Chocolate Mousse for Two!

    Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce Recipe

    I love making homemade cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving, because it's always so easy and quick but makes such a nice difference bringing the whole meal together! But today, we're making a sugar free cranberry sauce recipe, with no added sugar or fruit juice!

    If one of your Thanksgiving food fights is over the best kind of cranberry sauce, look no further! This recipe is perfect for anyone who follows a low-carb or keto diet, or just wants to limit their sugar this holiday season for any reason! For me, it's an easy way to cut sugars early in the meal and save some for dessert!

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    • Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce Recipe
    • Are cranberries Keto friendly?
    • Keto Cranberry Sauce - Swerve Sweetened
    • How many carbs in Keto cranberry sauce?
    • Ingredients
    • Equipment
    • How to Make Keto Cranberry Sauce
    • Keto Cranberry Sauce - Instant Pot Version
    • Tips and F.A.Q.
    • More Keto and Low-Carb Recipes You'll Love
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    Are cranberries Keto friendly?

    Actually, yes! Cranberries are relatively low in carbohydrates and high in water and fiber, so they're definitely Keto friendly in moderation. Nutrition Disclaimer That's why keto cranberry recipes work so well!

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    Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce Recipe

    Keto Cranberry Sauce - Swerve Sweetened

    So how to we skip the added sugar in this cranberry sauce? Easy -- we're using Swerve brown sugar substitute and Confectioner's Swerve to add sweetness without adding sugar and carbs. Confectioner's Swerve gives us the texture we want, and the brown sugar Swerve gives us a deliciously rich holiday flavor!

    How many carbs in Keto cranberry sauce?

    This sugar free cranberry sauce recipe has only 5 grams of net carbs per serving!

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    Ingredients You'll Need

    Ingredients

    • cranberries - can't have keto cranberry recipes without cranberries! You can use either fresh cranberries or frozen cranberries for this recipe.
    • orange zest - to get that orange flavor that goes so well with cranberries, we're using orange zest. We're saving on the carbs by not including sugar, but you still get so much amazing flavor! You can also use a bit of orange extract.
    • ground cinnamon and cloves - using ground cinnamon and ground cloves in this recipe adds a hint of holiday spice that goes so well with the cranberry and orange zest!
    • Confectioner's Swerve - I like the sweetness of Swerve Confectioner's in this recipe. Allulose also works great, or you can make this sugar free cranberry sauce recipe with monk fruit too!
    • Brown Swerve - I like the added caramel-y flavor of using Swerve brown sugar substitute in this cranberry sauce -- if you prefer, you can stick with confectioner's swerve or your sweetener of choice instead.
    • vanilla extract - be sure to use a high-quality pure vanilla extract. Or better yet, check out my post on how to make vanilla extract at home with just 2 ingredients!

    Equipment

    You'll only need a medium saucepan and a zester to make this recipe. You can also make this sugar free cranberry sauce recipe in the instant pot -- see below for those instructions!

    How to Make Keto Cranberry Sauce

    To make this keto friendly cranberry sauce recipe, you'll just want to combine your cranberries, orange zest, spices and water and heat them in a saucepan until your cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened. Then you'll just stir in your sweeteners and vanilla and your cranberry sauce is ready!

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    Keto Cranberry Sauce

    Keto Cranberry Sauce - Instant Pot Version

    You can make this sugar free cranberry sauce reicpe so easily in your pressure cooker!

    1. Combine everything except your sweetener and vanilla and pressure cook on high for 1 minute.
    2. Let your pressure release for 10 minutes, then do a quick release.
    3. Turn your Instant Pot to Sauté mode to thicken your cranberry sauce to your desired consistency.
    4. Once it's reached the thickness you like, stir in your sweetener until it's dissolved, then add vanilla and you're ready to serve your Instant Pot Keto cranberry sauce!

    Tips and F.A.Q.

    Can I make this Keto cranberry sauce with monk fruit or another Keto sweetener?

    Absolutely! You can make this Keto cranberry sauce with Stevia or Allulose as an alternative to Swerve. Just adjust the amount of sweetener to fit your desired sweetness.

    Does cranberry sauce have a lot of carbs?

    A serving of regular cranberry sauce can have 31 grams of carbs! But that's why this keto friendly cranberry sauce is so amazing. It has all the flavor and goodness of regular cranberry sauce, with only 5 grams of net carbs!

    Will cranberry sauce thicken without sugar?

    Definitely! As you'll see in the video below, this cranberry sauce thickens up very well without any sugar added!

    bowl of keto cranberry sauce
    Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce Recipe

    If you try this recipe, I would love it if you could leave a star review rating and comment below! It’s so wonderful hearing your feedback! And don’t forget to share your creations with me by tagging @chenee_today on Instagram!

    More Keto and Low-Carb Recipes You'll Love

    • Keto French Toast
    • Creamy Lemon-Garlic Roasted Cauliflower
    • New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
    • Keto Chocolate Mousse for Two
    • Keto Broccoli Salad with Tomatoes and Feta

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    Keto Cranberry Sauce

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    How to make Keto cranberry sauce with Swerve, monk fruit, or Stevia for Thanksgiving and skip the sugar! This sugar free cranberry sauce recipe is so easy on the stove top, or you can make Keto cranberry sauce Instant Pot version!
    Course: Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine :American
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 22kcal
    Recipe Source: Chenée Lewis

    Equipment you may need

    • 3-quart saucepan
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • microplane grater/zester
    • pressure cooker

    Ingredients

    • 12 oz cranberries - fresh or frozen
    • 2 teaspoon orange zest - packed; or 1 teaspoon orange extract
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
    • 1 cup water
    • ½ cup Confectioners Swerve - or keto sweetener of your choice
    • ½ cup Brown Swerve - or Keto sweetener of your choice
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Heat cranberries, orange zest, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
      12 oz cranberries, 2 teaspoon orange zest, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 cup water, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
    • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring, or until cranberries have split and mixture has thickened.
    • Stir in sweeteners until dissolved. Stir in vanilla.
      ½ cup Confectioners Swerve, ½ cup Brown Swerve, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • Let cool before serving.
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    Notes

    Instant Pot Instructions:
    1. Combine everything except your sweetener and vanilla and pressure cook on high for 1 minute.
    2. Let your pressure release for 10 minutes, then do a quick release.
    3. Turn your Instant Pot to Sauté mode to thicken your cranberry sauce to your desired consistency.
    4. Once it’s reached the thickness you like, stir in your sweetener until it’s dissolved, then add vanilla and you’re ready to serve your Instant Pot Keto cranberry sauce!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 22 kcal | Carbohydrates: 7 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 1 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 3 mg | Potassium: 40 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 28 IU | Vitamin C: 6 mg | Calcium: 8 mg | Iron: 1 mg
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    1. Gavin Sutherland says

      November 15, 2021 at 10:39 pm

      5 stars
      I'm inspired! Gonna give this a trial run very soon to use on Christmas day - looks SO tasty!!

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      • Chenée Lewis says

        December 03, 2021 at 1:01 am

        I hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Shashi says

      November 15, 2021 at 9:47 pm

      5 stars
      My mom is diabetic so I cannot wait to make this for her - thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis says

        December 03, 2021 at 1:01 am

        I hope she loves it!

        Reply
    3. Gail Montero says

      November 15, 2021 at 9:16 pm

      5 stars
      Oooh! My husband would love this as he's into everything sugar-free! A must-try!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis says

        November 15, 2021 at 9:19 pm

        Absolutely! I hope you both enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Juli says

      November 15, 2021 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds excellent! I love the idea of a keto version, that means everyone can enjoy this Thanksgiving classic!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis says

        November 15, 2021 at 9:19 pm

        It's perfect for a crowd! Hope you like it!

        Reply
    5. Mirlene says

      November 15, 2021 at 6:31 pm

      5 stars
      This cranberry sauce recipe is awesome! Love the sugar options listed. I know I'll have guests inquiry about the caloric count and the ingredients used!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis says

        November 15, 2021 at 9:24 pm

        Great! You can have all the info ready for them! 🙂

        Reply
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