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Easy 3-Ingredient Cranberry Sauce: The Best Quick Holiday Recipe


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

• 1 (12 oz) bag fresh or frozen cranberries
• ½ cup orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred—adds natural sweetness + pectin)
• 2–3 tbsp monk fruit–erythritol blend (adjust to taste; omit if using sweeter fruit like apple juice)
Optional boosters: 1 tsp orange zest, ½ tsp cinnamon, or a pinch of sea salt


Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, and sweetener. Stir.
  2. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce to simmer.
  3. Cook 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries pop and sauce thickens (it will continue to set as it cools).
  4. Remove from heat. Stir in optional zest or spice if using.
  5. Cool to room temperature—it will transform from liquid to glossy, spreadable jam. Refrigerate until chilled.
  6. Serve with roasted turkey, baked brie, or swirled into Greek yogurt. Keeps 2 weeks refrigerated.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time: 3 min | Cook Time: 12 min | Total Time: 15 min (+cooling) | Servings: 8 (¼-cup)
Calories: 25 | Net Carbs: 4g | Fats: 0g | Protein: 0g