Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Tart homemade cranberry sauce with orange and a fraction of the sugar. 60 calories per serving - miles better than the canned log.
Homemade Cranberry Sauce has 60 calories per serving, with 0g protein, 15g carbs, 0g fat, and 2g fiber. Prep 5 min, cook 15 min.
Nutrition per serving
10 serving(s)
60
Calories
0g
Protein
0% DV
15g
Carbs
5% DV
0g
Fat
0% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
📊 60 calories per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
10
Est. Cost
$4.00
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce is the easiest Thanksgiving upgrade you can make, and the homemade version tastes nothing like the canned log. Fresh cranberries simmer with orange zest, a cinnamon stick, and just enough maple syrup to tame the tartness - about a quarter of the sugar of traditional recipes. At 60 calories per serving it adds bright flavor to the plate without weighing it down.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 orange (zest plus 1/4 cup juice)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Rinse the cranberries and discard any soft or bruised ones.
- Combine cranberries, orange juice and zest, maple syrup, water, cinnamon stick, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and discard the cinnamon stick.
- Let cool - the sauce will continue to thicken as it chills.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 60 kcal |
| Protein | 0g |
| Carbs | 15g |
| Fat | 0g |
| Fiber | 2g |
Tips
- Make this up to 5 days ahead - it keeps beautifully in the fridge and the flavor deepens.
- For a spiced version, add a slice of fresh ginger or a star anise while simmering.
- Serve with roast turkey breast; leftovers are excellent stirred into oatmeal or Greek yogurt.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freezer
Not recommended for freezing.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout.
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