My Paleo Cranberry Apple Sauce recipe is the perfect way to dress up any holiday meal. It’s refined sugar-free, too!
And when you make it in the Instant Pot, it’s ready in just THREE minutes. Yep, you read that right.
Of course, you can always make it on the stovetop if you don’t have an Instant Pot. Just look at the recipe card below for a simple twist.
As a Massachusetts native, cranberries have always been a classic sign of autumn for me.
The minute I saw cranberries available in the grocery store, I knew fall was really on its way.
And I guess the seasonality of cranberries is part of the allure for me. In their fresh form, these tart, astringent little berries are only around once a year.
So whenever I see fresh cranberries available, I always grab several bags. I usually freeze a couple to use throughout the year. (Click here for my Cranberry Orange Turkey Thighs recipe.)
And I always make several batches of my Paleo Cranberry Apple Sauce. Truth be told, my recipe’s always changing.
Sometimes I give it an orangey twist. Others, I add more fall spices like clove, anise, and ginger. And sometimes I add chopped nuts to the final sauce. (I like walnuts.)
Once you have the basics down, you can really morph this Paleo Cranberry Apple Sauce recipe any way you want.
Did you know that cranberries are a really good source of Vitamin C? Yep! And they also contain Vitamin B6, manganese, Vitamin E, and copper.
Plus these little ruby wonders are packed with fiber. I mean, that’s probably not the main reason you’d eat them, but hey, it’s a nice side benefit.
In this version of my Paleo Cranberry Apple Sauce, I tossed in a couple of peeled, chopped apples for sweetness. I like Pink Lady apples because they’re relatively firm and have a good mix of sweet / tart flavor.
If you can’t find Pink Lady, try Braeburn, Gala, Fuji, or Granny Smith. Softer apples like Macintosh will just disintegrate into the sauce.
Usually, you’ll still have to add a bit of sweetener because cranberries are quite tart. Here, I opted for maple syrup…so technically this recipe is vegan-friendly.
I love pairing maple syrup with cranberries because it can really stand up to the strong flavor of the cranberries. And while this recipe isn’t 100% sugar-free, it only contributes about 25 grams of carbohydrates to the entire recipe.
Considering normal cranberry sauce recipes call for a cup of white sugar (200 grams of carbs!), this is a far better alternative.
(Don’t even get me started on the canned stuff…it’s made with high fructose corn syrup.)
If maple syrup is not available to you, I’d recommend honey or coconut sugar. They each taste a bit different in here, so maybe add a little less than 2 tablespoons and adjust from there.
And it’s totally optional, but you could also mix in some collagen peptides to the final result to add a little boost of protein.
I’d probably go with 2 to 3 teaspoons for the whole batch. (Click here for the collagen peptides I recommend.)
If you don’t have any cinnamon sticks, you could stir in some ground cinnamon into this Paleo Cranberry Apple Sauce before cooking. Start with a teaspoon or so, then adjust to match your tastes.
When I cook, I check my seasonings as I go and always err on the side of adding less. You can always add more of something!
Love cranberries? Try these recipes:
Paleo Cranberry Apple Sauce Recipe (Instant Pot)
Ingredients
- 12 oz bag whole cranberries
- 2 apples, peeled, cored and diced
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries in a colander and pick out any mushy ones.
Add the cranberries, apples, water, maple syrup, cinnamon stick, and salt to the Instant Pot liner. Stir.
Cook on Manual (or High) for 3 minutes. Quick release the pressure or allow to release naturally. Remove the cinnamon stick.
Serve warm or cold. Refrigerate for up 5 to 7 days.
Recipe Notes
For Whole30, sub softened, pureed dates for the maple syrup.
Paleo Cranberry Apple Sauce Recipe (Stove Top)
Ingredients
- 12 oz bag whole cranberries
- 2 apples, peeled, cored and diced
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries in a colander and pick out any mushy ones.
Add the cranberries, apples, water, maple syrup, cinnamon stick, and salt to a medium pot. Stir. Place a lid on the pot and crack it so that steam can escape.
Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until the cranberries burst. If the mixture becomes too dry, add water about a tablespoon at a time.
Serve warm or cold. Refrigerate for up 5 to 7 days.
Recipe Notes
For Whole30, sub softened, pureed dates for the maple syrup.
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