Cut the Sugar not the Flavor
Who says things have to be higher in sugar in order to be delicious? When it comes to one of the stars of the show on your Thanksgiving table, this Cranberry Sauce is a great alternative. Now, you can cut unnecessary sugars/calories out of your Thanksgiving dinner, leaving room for more calories in another food. This recipe yields 3 cups. Serving size = 1 Tablespoon = 12 calories
Ingredients in Low Sugar Cranberry Sauce
Frozen cranberriesApplesOrangesRaspberriesMaple syrupTruvia (or Stevia or other sweeteners)Lemon juiceButter
Cooking the Cranberry Sauce
Making this homemade cranberry sauce recipe is very easy! Simply add everything but the butter to a saucepan or small pot over medium heat, and simmer until most of the liquid has reduced and it has the perfect thickness and texture. Take off the heat and stir in the butter. Serve warm.
Mix it Up
Not only does this Low Sugar Cranberry Sauce hit the mark as far as your health, it is loaded with vitamin C and adds so much more complexity of flavors to this traditional food. I love the addition of all the other fruit. The raspberries, apples, and oranges just add an extra delicious flavor! I actually made this recipe with fresh cranberries (because it is what I had on hand) and it turned out perfectly. So, frozen or fresh, either works great. I guess just use whatever you have on hand or whatever is cheapest at your grocery store!For some added extra flavor, try adding cinnamon, cloves, vanilla extract, honey, or orange zest.
Thanksgiving Dinner Tricks and Tips
When it comes to fixing the biggest meal of the year, we are never surprised to find people who face the task with a certain amount of trepidation. We understand. It’s a lot of pressure. Certain traditions. Everyone has a different favorite food. It’s a lot to plan out if you are the one at the helm. But of course, we have loads of recipes to help with all that. The Low Sugar Cranberry Sauce is another tasty recipe from the executive chef at Fitness Ridge, Chef Sam. If you want to see more tasty low-calorie Thanksgiving recipes, check out our 530-Calorie Thanksgiving Dinner Menu! That way you can make the whole meal with a healthier outcome in mind. However, some people prefer to stick with traditions and get back on the health bandwagon the day after Thanksgiving — or later! Either way, there are a few basics you definitely want to keep in mind:
Get back to basics with this great post about how to cook the perfect turkey.Of course, you’ll want some amazing gravy to go with that turkey. You can find it in Mom’s Famous Turkey Gravy recipe.One of the best parts of the Thanksgiving dinner — the homemade rolls!If you have leftovers, here is the perfect sandwich to use them up — Pilgrim Sandwiches.
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