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This simple recipe is excellent for the holidays, or to accompany any roasted vegetables or add a tangy punch to your next buddah bowl. Many cranberry recipes include honey, but this one swaps out maple syrup. You don’t need any pectin for this recipe, as the cranberries add all the thickener you need. I am adding a bit of zest to add some extra punch to this condiment.
This is a special treat because there is obviously a lot of sweetener in the form of maple syrup. Have you tried using a different sweetener, such as dates or stevia? Let us know in the comments how it goes!
Vegan Cranberry sauce
This recipe removes honey from cranberry sauce, so this vegan sauce can be enjoyed alongside your vegan Thanksgiving and/or Christmas dinner (or well, at any time of the year!)
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Course: Sauces, Spreads & Condiments
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Keyword: Cranberries, maple syrup, orange juice
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 88kcal
Author: Jen deHaan
Ingredients
- 12 oz cranberries fresh or frozen and thawed
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup orange juice fresh squeezed if possible
- 1-2 tsp orange zest or lemon
Instructions
Add the maple syrup and orange juice to a pan on the stovetop and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and add the cranberries to the pan.
Stir regularly as the cranberries begin to “pop” and the juice will slowly start to thicken.
Once thickened thoroughly, remove from heat and stir in the zest.
Let cool, then serve!
Notes
This recipe has been inspired by Alton Brown's Cranberry Sauce, which I have made for many years - it incorporates the adjustments I make in practice, and swaps out honey so it becomes vegan.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Cranberry sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
88
% Daily Value*
Fat
%
Saturated Fat
g
%
Cholesterol
mg
%
Sodium
3
mg
%
Potassium
98
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
22
g
7
%
Fiber
1
g
Sugar
17
g
19
%
Protein
g
%
Vitamin A
30
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
7.4
mg
9
%
Calcium
32
mg
3
%
Iron
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Tried this recipe? Customized it?Let us know how it was in the comments!
Are you looking for a recipe that incorporates stevia, dates, or apples? Let me know that you’re interested in this kind of recipe in the comments and I can work on one.
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Jen is a plant-based nutrition enthusiast and vegan living in British Columbia, Canada. She has over 20 years experience in software, graphics, and art, including many years in Silicon Valley corporations. Jen completed the Developing Healthy Communities graduate program at Tufts University's Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Jen really likes dogs and dancing too.
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Jen deHaan
Jen is a plant-based nutrition enthusiast and vegan living in British Columbia, Canada. She has over 20 years experience in software, graphics, and art, including many years in Silicon Valley corporations. Jen completed the Developing Healthy Communities graduate program at Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Jen really likes dogs and dancing too.
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About Jen deHaan
Jen is a plant-based nutrition enthusiast and vegan living in British Columbia, Canada. She has over 20 years experience in software, graphics, and art, including many years in Silicon Valley corporations. Jen completed the Developing Healthy Communities graduate program at Tufts University's Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Jen really likes dogs and dancing too.
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