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Homemade Cranberry Sauce – Keto and Low Carb

November 20, 2018 by Keto Cooking Christian 19 Comments

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Homemade cranberry sauce is incredibly easy to make and only takes about 15 minutes! This Keto friendly version of cranberry sauce is every bit as good as the traditional version!

closeup of cranberry sauce in white dish with spoon holding some up

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I add just a little orange zest and lemon juice to brighten up the flavors and tame the tartness of the cranberries a bit, but not to drive up the carbs.

When I first transitioned to Keto I was afraid I would have to miss out on one of my favorite holiday side dishes.

But with a few substitutions, this homemade Keto-fied cranberry sauce came to the rescue and you know what? You’ll never be able to tell it’s sugar free! Trust me, it’s that good!

If you have leftovers, don’t worry because there are lots of things you can use leftover Keto cranberry sauce for!  You can make Cranberry Sauce and Walnut Muffins or my Cranberry Walnut Crumble Bars, which are absolutely delicious!  

You can also spread some over pancakes or waffles, use in a protein shake or even make a vinaigrette with it! Ah, go ahead and a double batch! With all the recipe possibilities, you’re going to need it.

What’s in Homemade Keto Cranberry Sauce

  • Fresh cranberries
  • Water
  • Orange
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Swerve confectioners

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

How to Make Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce

Add the water, orange zest and Swerve to a saucepan and bring to a simmer.

Homemade Cranberry Sauce - Keto and Low Carb

Add in the cranberries and lemon juice, then simmer on low for 12-15 minutes or until the cranberries burst open. Be sure to stir occasionally.

Homemade Cranberry Sauce - Keto and Low Carb

If you want your sauce a little chunky, cook closer to 12 minutes, if you want a smoother sauce, cook closer to 15 minutes.

Homemade Cranberry Sauce - Keto and Low Carb

The longer it cooks, the more the cranberries will break down.

Homemade Cranberry Sauce - Keto and Low Carb

Mine took exactly 14 minutes, which was perfect for me.

Homemade Cranberry Sauce - Keto and Low Carb

Remove from the stovetop, transfer the sauce to a bowl, cover and chill in the fridge until you are ready to serve.

And it’s that easy! With 5 ingredients and a just a few minutes and you can enjoy your favorite companion to turkey and Keto Stuffing without the worry of blowing your macros!

Tips for the Best Homemade Sugar Free Cranberry Sauce

Some sugar substitutes will crystalized on you when chilled so be sure and use Swerve Confectioners and not the granulated or if you prefer Allulose Powdered, you can use that.

If you are worried about using the orange zest, you can always just substitute it with a little orange extract in it’s place. But truly, the orange zest does not change the carb count enough to worry about.

Are Cranberries Keto?

In moderation cranberries are perfectly fine and since you’re not likely to sit down and eat a whole bowl of cranberry sauce, though it’s SO good you may be tempted, a serving along side your turkey will have minimal impact on your carb allowance.

There’re are only 4 net carbs per generous serving size in the sugar free cranberry sauce. This recipe makes 6 servings.

Can I Freeze Homemade Keto Cranberry Sauce?

Absolutely. All you have to do is take it from the fridge, place it in an air tight container and place a piece of plastic wrap right on top of the sauce before closing the lid on the container. It will keep for about a month in the freezer.

To thaw it, just place it in the fridge over night then set it out on the counter for about 30 minutes prior to serving it.

More Keto Thanksgiving Side Dishes

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  • Cheesy Roasted Asparagus with Crispy Prosciutto
  • Jalapeño Popper Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese
  • Easy Sautéed Mushrooms
  • Mexican Cauliflower Rice
  • Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto
  • Loaded Creamy Cauliflower Casserole
  • Herb Sausage Stuffing
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Homemade Cranberry Sauce - Keto and Low Carb

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Homemade Cranberry Sauce - Keto and Low Carb
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Homemade Cranberry Sauce – Keto and Low Carb

Homemade cranberry sauce is incredibly easy to make and only takes about 15 minutes!  I add a little orange zest and lemon juice to brighten up the flavors.  

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Author Keto Cooking Christian
Course Side Dish
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 26kcal

INGREDIENTS

  • 12 ounce bag of fresh cranberries
  • ⅔ cup water
  • zest of ½ an orange
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ cup Swerve confectioners
US Customary – Metric

PREPARATION

  • Add the water, orange zest and swerve to a saucepan and bring to a simmer.  Add in the cranberries and lemon juice, then simmer on low for 12-15 minutes or until the cranberries burst open. Be sure to stir occasionally. 
  •  If you want your sauce a little more chunky, cook closer to 12 minutes, if you want a smoother sauce, cook closer to 15 minutes. The longer it cooks, the more the cranberries will break down. Mine took exactly 14 minutes, which was perfect for me.
  • Remove from the stovetop, transfer the sauce to a bowl, cover and chill in the fridge until you are ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Cranberry Sauce – Keto and Low Carb
Amount Per Serving
Calories 26
% Daily Value*
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 2g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Please feel free to verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol- Swerve, Erythritol, Allulose, or Monk Fruit.
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Moira
1 month ago

I look forward to fresh cranberry sauce every year, and with keto, I thought I would have to miss out. Thanks for this recipe! It was great!

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Keto Cooking Christian
1 month ago
Reply to  Moira

Glad you liked it!

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Cookie Monster
1 year ago

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Thanks for sharing this recipe. It looks amazing! What are the main vitamins in cranberries?

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Keto Cooking Christian
1 year ago
Reply to  Cookie Monster

You’re welcome! The main vitamins in cranberries are C, E, K1 Manganese and Copper, but you can read more about the health benefits of cranberries in this article!

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Lynn Bradley
1 year ago

5 stars
Made the keto cramberry sauce it was great. Well be making it again

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Keto Cooking Christian
1 year ago
Reply to  Lynn Bradley

That’s great, thanks for letting me know you enjoyed it 🙂

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Stacy
1 year ago

I followed the recipe above and it seems a little tart to me. What can I do to sweeten it up after it is made?

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Keto Cooking Christian
1 year ago
Reply to  Stacy

Hmm, were the cranberries not fully ripe yet? You can add more sweetener on the stovetop and cook just a few more minutes and it should be good to go 🙂

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Laurie
1 year ago

First of all, thank you for this recipe and the hard work I am sure went in to creating it. However, I have a question: what do you mean by net carbs if you’re not listing the alcohol sugars? Those need to subtracted as well if you want a true net carb count. Are you saying you subtracted the net alcohol sugars ahead of time so that the true net carb count is correct (at 4 carbs per serving – which is kind of high for keto). Or are you saying we need to subtract sugar alcohols on our own,… Read more »

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Keto Cooking Christian
1 year ago
Reply to  Laurie

The sugar alcohol used in this recipe has has already been accounted for in the net carbs. So each (generous) serving is 4 net carbs.

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Majestic
1 year ago

5 stars
I’m going to make this for tomorrow so TYVM for this recipe!!! I see there’s a total of 6 servings, but I’d like to know how much sauce is one serving?

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Kitty
1 year ago

I’m so excited. I was thinking I wouldn’t be able to have cranberry sauce ever again because of the sugar. May I ask, would Splenda work well in this recipe? Thanks!

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Keto Cooking Christian
1 year ago
Reply to  Kitty

I’ve honestly never used Splenda, so I can’t say for sure. I’d recommend using either [eafl id="17298" name="Swerve Confectioners" text="Swerve Confectioners"] or [eafl id="17303" name="Monk Fruit/Erythritol Blend" text="Monk Fruit/Erythritol Blend"].

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Rebecva
1 year ago

Wondering if you could make ahead and freeze this?

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Keto Cooking Christian
1 year ago
Reply to  Rebecva

I’ve actually never tried freezing it, so I can’t say for sure. I imagine it would work though, because I’ve frozen my Cranberry Walnut Crumble Bars, which has a layer of cranberry sauce in the center and they thawed out just fine.

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Donna Herring
1 year ago

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What if I want no chunks at all in it? Would it be okay to puree it or would that make it more soupy? Perhaps some grass fed gelatin in it? What do you recommend? Thanks!

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Keto Cooking Christian
1 year ago
Reply to  Donna Herring

Hi Donna,
You can puree it and it shouldn’t make it soupy, if anything it should thicken it up a little more. It honestly doesn’t need any gelatin at all. Funny you mention that because I initially wrote the recipe to include some. But once I made it, I realized the citrus really helped thicken it perfectly, so no thickener was needed.

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Darcie F
2 years ago

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Perfect for Thanksgiving. Tastes better than the can stuff at the supermarket.

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Keto Cooking Christian
2 years ago
Reply to  Darcie F

Thanks Darcie! I’m addicted to the stuff, I’ve already written a couple of other recipes to use it in! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

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