This simple recipe is excellent for the holidays, or to accompany any roasted vegetables or add a tangy punch to your next buddah bowl. Many cranberry recipes include honey, but this one swaps out maple syrup. You don’t need any pectin for this recipe, as the cranberries add all the thickener you need. I am adding a bit of zest to add some extra punch to this condiment.

This is a special treat because there is obviously a lot of sweetener in the form of maple syrup. Have you tried using a different sweetener, such as dates or stevia? Let us know in the comments how it goes!

Vegan Cranberry sauce

This recipe removes honey from cranberry sauce, so this vegan sauce can be enjoyed alongside your vegan Thanksgiving and/or Christmas dinner (or well, at any time of the year!)

No ratings yet

Print Pin Rate

Course: Sauces, Spreads & Condiments

Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Keyword: Cranberries, maple syrup, orange juice

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Servings: Servings

Calories: 88kcal

Author: Jen deHaan

Ingredients

12 oz cranberries fresh or frozen and thawed
1 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup orange juice fresh squeezed if possible
1-2 tsp orange zest or lemon

Instructions

Add the maple syrup and orange juice to a pan on the stovetop and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and add the cranberries to the pan.
Stir regularly as the cranberries begin to “pop” and the juice will slowly start to thicken.
Once thickened thoroughly, remove from heat and stir in the zest.
Let cool, then serve!

Notes

This recipe has been inspired by Alton Brown's Cranberry Sauce, which I have made for many years - it incorporates the adjustments I make in practice, and swaps out honey so it becomes vegan.

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Cranberry sauce

Amount per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Fat

Saturated Fat

Cholesterol

Sodium

Potassium

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

7.4

Calcium

Iron

0.1

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Tried this recipe? Customized it?Let us know how it was in the comments!

Are you looking for a recipe that incorporates stevia, dates, or apples? Let me know that you’re interested in this kind of recipe in the comments and I can work on one.

Author
Recent Posts

Jen deHaan

Owner at Plant Based Recipe

Jen is a plant-based nutrition enthusiast and vegan living in British Columbia, Canada. She has over 20 years experience in software, graphics, and art, including many years in Silicon Valley corporations. Jen completed the Developing Healthy Communities graduate program at Tufts University's Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Jen really likes dogs and dancing too.

About Post Author

Jen deHaan

Jen is a plant-based nutrition enthusiast and vegan living in British Columbia, Canada. She has over 20 years experience in software, graphics, and art, including many years in Silicon Valley corporations. Jen completed the Developing Healthy Communities graduate program at Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. Jen really likes dogs and dancing too.

See author's posts