Cranberry Sauce {Paleo}

Hey Friends It’s Thanksgiving Week!!

What are your plans for the holiday’s? I know this year is tough for just about everyone. Family gatherings are limited, Christmas shopping is all online, so unsure of what the future looks like. The one thing that can stay the same, is the foods we grew up on, reminding us all of the fond memories we had gathered in the kitchen or around the table.

For that I have so much to be grateful for, this year, especially!

It’s funny how we look at cranberry sauce as something we only eat around the holidays, but these superfood antioxidants should be consumed more than just once or twice a year. Most people are used to the original recipe. Water, cranberries and white sugar. How can we have this dish and cut out all the processed sugars?? I want you to have this recipe, because eating healthy doesn’t mean we have to quit eating the things we love, we just have to look at it a little different when we make it.

WHY CRANBERRIES

• research has linked the nutrients in cranberries to a lower risk of urinary tract infection
•  prevention of certain types of cancer
•  improved immune function
• decreased blood pressure

Even though we are not making New Year’s Resolution’s just yet, why not start now by ditching the processed sugar and take the foods you love and make them a healthy version the whole family will love! NEW FOOD, NEW YOU!!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Print Recipe

Paleo Cranberry Sauce

You don't have to make the holiday packed with unhealthy food choices! Check out this Paleo Cranberry Sauce. These Superfood Antioxidants can be a side that works for you not against you!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time20 minutes mins

Keyword: antioxidants, cranberries, paleo, sauce, side, superfood, Vegan

Author: dishingupgrace30

Ingredients

• 1 bag of organic cranberries
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• Orange zest for topping

Instructions

• In a sauce pan, combine your orange juice, maple syrup and cranberries. Allow them to cook on medium heat. When you start to hear a consistent popping of the cranberries, take a spatula and lightly smash the cranberries. Continue to stir and smash as the sauce thickens. Pour in a dish and allow to cool or refrigerate.  Top with orange zest right before you serve!

Notes

• You can use honey to replace the maple syrup
• Add more honey or maple syrup if you prefer the sauce to be less tart
• Save the leftover and freeze in a food savor bag!
• Perfect for toast topping in the morning