If you’re looking for a low-sugar homemade Cycle 1 Cranberry Sauce that’s perfect for your next holiday meal, plus one that’s 17 Day Diet friendly, look no further!
This recipe is super easy and the longest part of the entire process is letting it cool!
I never seem to find fresh cranberries year round – I usually see them in the stores during the holidays.
I will stock up with several bags of cranberries and put them in the freezer to make this sauce year-round (it’s really good mixed in with your plain yogurt, by the way).
In this recipe, you’re using the natural sweetness of fruit (and their juices). I always love adding the zest of fruit to a recipe as it adds in an extra layer of flavor!
Do yourself and your family a favor this holiday season and ditch the high fructose sugary cranberry sauce and make your own!
I promise it’s really easy!
I appropriately named this recipe Cycle 1 Cranberry Sauce because it’s perfect for Cycle 1 of the 17 Day Diet.
Other Holiday Side Dish Recipes
If you enjoy this recipe, you may want to try my other healthy holiday side dish recipes.
- Roasted Acorn Squash
- Mock Mashed Potatoes (Cauliflower)
- Roasted Carrots
- Sauteed Green Beans with Crimini Mushrooms
These recipes are featured in my Healthy Holiday Menu with Recipes.
Cycle 1 Cranberry Sauce
A low sugar cranberry sauce that's perfect for your next holiday meal.
Ingredients
- 2 12 oz bags of fresh cranberries
- ¾ cup orange juice (use juice from orange if you can)
- ½ cup of applesauce (no sugar added)
- ½ cup of water
- Juice and zest of one orange
- Stevia to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Place cranberries, orange juice, applesauce and water in a sauce pan and bring to a boil.
- Keep on medium heat, stirring occasionally until the cranberries are cooked through and start breaking apart (about 10 minutes).
- Reduce to a simmer and pour the remaining juice and zest of the orange over the cranberry mixture.
- Simmer 10-15 minutes and remove from heat.
- Cool completely to room temperature and place in air-tight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
Notes
Approved all cycles.
If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add more Stevia to taste (when it’s ready to cool off).
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My concern is the stevia because it’s always bitter. At least it was for me when I tried replacing sugar and Splenda with stevia in my coffee and tea. Thanks.
Thank you for your helpful blog. I saw the recipe for cranberry sauce but don’t see oranges or orange juice in phase 1 list. Please clarify
Hi Mary-Ellen. If you visit the Cycle 1 food list, you’ll see oranges under the fruit section. It’s always preferred to use the juice of the orange if you can (as opposed to a super concentrated juice from the store). Here is the C1 Food List: https://17ddblog.com/food-lists/cycle-1/