Cranberry-Raisin Sauce
Submitted by abboxsell
Diabetic-friendly cranberry raisin sauce simmered with orange juice, cloves, and cinnamon sticks. No added sugar needed in this thick, spiced sauce for ham or turkey.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
20 minREADY
40 minSkip the canned stuff. This cranberry sauce has real depth and zero added sugar.
Fresh cranberries get simmered in orange juice until they pop, then raisins, ground cloves, and cinnamon sticks join the party. The raisins bring all the natural sweetness you need, the cornstarch thickens it into a glossy, spoonable sauce, and the warm spices make your whole kitchen smell like the holidays.
Serve it hot over baked ham or alongside roast turkey. It works both ways.
Listed in the diabetic category because there’s no added sugar, but honestly, everyone at the table will want a spoonful.
Kitchen Tips
- Cook over medium heat and watch for the cranberries to split open. That “pop” is your signal that they’re ready for the remaining ingredients.
- Fish out the cinnamon sticks before serving unless you want your guests chomping down on bark.
- This sauce thickens as it cools, so pull it off the heat while it’s still slightly looser than you want it.
Ingredients
Directions
Combine the juice and cranberries in a saucepan.
Cook over medium heat just until the berries “pop." Add the remaining ingredients and cook until the mixture is thick.
Serve hot over baked ham (or with turkey.)
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