Zesty Keto Cranberry-Blueberry Sauce (Naturally Sweetened & Festive!)
Brighten up your meals with this Zesty Keto Cranberry-Blueberry Sauce! Tart cranberries and sweet blueberries are simmered with a blend of warming spices and keto-friendly sweeteners, creating a vibrant, flavorful, and low-carb alternative to traditional cranberry sauce. This versatile sauce is a delightful addition to your health journey, perfect for holidays, desserts, or as a tangy accompaniment to savory dishes!
Yields: Approximately 2.5-3 cups Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 15-20 minutes Chill time: At least 2 hours
Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (about 3 cups) fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup Swerve Confectioners Sweetener (or your preferred powdered low-carb sweetener)
- ¼ teaspoon liquid stevia (optional, for extra sweetness without adding bulk)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
Equipment:
- Medium saucepan
- Spoon or heat-proof spatula
- Potato masher or back of a spoon
- Heat-safe bowl
- Plastic wrap
Instructions:
- Prepare Cranberries: Wash the cranberries thoroughly and discard any soft or discolored berries.
- Simmer Cranberries: Place the washed cranberries in a medium saucepan. Add the water, Swerve Confectioners Sweetener, and liquid stevia (if using).
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium. Continue to stir and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until most of the cranberries have burst. Use the back of a spoon or a potato masher to lightly mash the cranberries to your desired consistency (some chunks are nice for texture).
- Add Blueberries & Spices: Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Stir in the blueberries (fresh or frozen), ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground allspice. Stir well to combine all ingredients. The residual heat will help slightly soften the blueberries if using fresh, or thaw them if using frozen.
- Cool & Chill: Transfer the cranberry-blueberry sauce to a heat-safe bowl. Allow it to cool slightly at room temperature.
- Once slightly cooled, place plastic wrap directly on top of the surface of the sauce to prevent a skin from forming.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled. The sauce will thicken considerably as it cools.
- Serve & Enjoy! Serve chilled. Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Enjoy this zesty and flavorful keto cranberry-blueberry sauce!
Tips for Success:
- Sweetener Adjustments: Taste the sauce after the cranberries burst and adjust sweetness to your preference. Different brands of cranberries and personal tastes vary.
- Consistency: Mash the cranberries as much or as little as you like. For a smoother sauce, you can use an immersion blender briefly (be careful not to over-blend).
- Fresh vs. Frozen Blueberries: Both work well. If using frozen, they may release a bit more liquid, but it won’t significantly affect the final texture after chilling.
- Direct Plastic Wrap: Placing the plastic wrap directly on the surface of the sauce prevents a “skin” from forming as it cools and chills.
- Serving Suggestions: This sauce is excellent with roasted turkey or chicken, pork, or even mixed into plain keto yogurt or spread on keto pancakes.
Recipe Analysis & Dietary Classification:
This Keto Cranberry-Blueberry Sauce is a delightful addition to your health journey!
- Low-Carb: Yes, by using keto-friendly sweeteners and controlled portions of berries. While berries contain natural sugars, the overall carb count is significantly lower than traditional cranberry sauce.
- High Fiber: Yes, from the cranberries and blueberries.
- Keto: Yes, this recipe is keto-friendly when consumed in moderation, acknowledging the natural sugars in the berries. The choice of sweeteners keeps the net carbs low.
- Gluten-Free: Yes, this recipe is naturally gluten-free.
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