Healthy Cranberry Sauce

Searching for a tasty and nutritious way to spice up your Thanksgiving spread? A homemade cranberry sauce is the answer! Not only are cranberries a great treat for the holidays, but they also contain a wealth of antioxidants that can prevent bladder infections and improve general health.

Cranberries are a beautiful fruit, but when eaten fresh, they may taste rather harsh. Because of this, boiling them into a sauce is the ideal method to savor their tart flavor without having to deal with too much bitterness. Cranberries become more appetizing and reveal their inherent sweetness when they are cooked. You may boil the entire cranberries on the stovetop or create a molded jellied cranberry sauce. In any case, you’ll have a flavorful side dish that goes well with your Thanksgiving turkey.

Cranberries are not only delicious, but they also provide a lot of health advantages. However, it’s recommended to speak with your doctor before ingesting cranberries if you are on warfarin or are at risk of kidney stones.

Cranberry sauce is a nutritious addition to any Thanksgiving feast that takes flavor to the next level. 46 calories, 4 grams of fiber, and 25% of your daily vitamin C needs may be found in one serving of raw cranberries.

So enjoy this tasty and nutritious condiment, which will not only please your palate but also improve your general health. Make a tasty and nutritious homemade cranberry sauce for your family and guests this Thanksgiving. Its acidic flavor and vivid crimson color make it the ideal side dish for your Thanksgiving feast. So start preparing by grabbing some fresh cranberries! Your body and taste senses will appreciate it.

Ingredients

• 12 oz. cranberries
• 1 cup cranberry juice (or orange, apple, or any other fruit juice)
• 1 cup pure maple syrup
• 3 tbsp. orange juice (or orange zest, lemon zest, lemon juice)

Directions

1. Cranberries should be washed in cold water and then emptied into a medium saucepan.
   
2. Pour in the maple syrup, orange juice (or any other juice/zest you want), and cranberry juice (or any other juice you like). Mix thoroughly, then increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.
   
3. The liquid should thicken after 10 minutes or so of boiling over medium heat after it reaches a rolling boil. Cut the heat off.
   
4. Transfer to a container and keep chilled for storage until ready to serve.