BETTER-FOR-YOU CRANBERRY SAUCE

This recipe keeps sugar below 10g per serving by using apple cider to reduce the amount of sugar traditionally used, and by extending the recipe with apples, which are naturally sweet but high in fiber which slows down the rate of sugar absorption.

1 package of cranberries, rinsed

1 c. apple cider

½ c. dark brown sugar

2 Macintosh apples, unpeeled and cubed

2 Granny Smith apples, unpeeled and cubed

I Tbs. orange zest

1 tsp. cinnamon

Set aside 1 c. cranberries. Bring the rest of the ingredients to a boil and turn the heat down to a simmer for 10 minutes. Take off the heat and let cool. Finely chop the remaining cup of cranberries and stir into the cooked sauce. Chill.

This recipe is especially good mixed into oatmeal, or pancake or muffin batter.

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