This easy keto cranberry sauce is fresh and healthy without any of the junky ingredients found in canned varieties. It’s perfect for your Thanksgiving or holiday dinner!
I’ll admit, I didn’t grow up loving cranberry sauce. The jiggly canned gelatin-like stuff was enough to turn my stomach. This Keto Cranberry Sauce though is completely different than the canned stuff of the past and an absolute staple to any low carb Thanksgiving dinner.
This tangy and spiced low carb cranberry sauce is just so delicious and a breeze to make. Seriously, you’ll never buy store-bought cranberry sauce again. It’s definitely one of our favorite keto side dish recipes.
What’s in homemade spiced Keto Cranberry Sauce?
- 8 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup powdered Swerve (or monk fruit or stevia)
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch ground clove
- Pinch salt
How to make Keto Friendly Cranberry Sauce
Are you ready for this?? It’s literally, wait for it, just ONE step. Really, that’s all!
- Combine all of the ingredients in a medium-sized cast-iron skillet and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thick and glossy, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and serve or store.
Easy peasy!
Can I use frozen cranberries instead of fresh?
Yes, you can!
How long can you store Keto Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce?
You can store cranberry sauce for up to 5 days.
When storing this Keto Cranberry sauce, the erythritol is known to get a bit “icy” or “crusty”. To fix that, simply stir in a tablespoon of boiling water or reheat the cranberry sauce before serving.
Making homemade Cranberry Sauce for a crowd
Cranberries cook down quite a bit so if you’re cooking for a crowd this recipe is easily doubled or tripled.
Are cranberries healthy?
Did you know that cranberries have very high levels of antioxidants packing in more antioxidants ounce-for-ounce than other “superfoods,” such as spinach, blueberries, and green tea? Pretty awesome! Check out the links below for more info on what makes cranberries so great:
Looking for more Keto Thanksgiving recipes? Check these out!
Keto Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cranberries fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup powdered Swerve
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch ground clove
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a medium-sized cast-iron skillet over medium heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and glossy, about 10 minutes.
How many servings does this make?
Hi Kiera, this recipe serves 6. All of our recipe cards state the number of servings at the very top, right above the picture. It’s easy to miss. Hope this helps!