Low Fat Simple Cranberry-Orange Sauce Recipe

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Low Fat Simple Cranberry-Orange Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water, plus 1 tablespoon
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

    • Method

  • In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, orange juice, brown sugar and 1/2 cup water.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until cranberries soften and start to pop, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low, add raisins and simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining 1 tablespoon water.
  • Slowly add to cranberry mixture, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Stir pecans, orange zest, lemon juice and ginger into cranberry mixture.
  • Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate, covered, until cold.
  • The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • :MAKES 4 CUPS.
  • Calories per tablespoon; 0 gram protein; 1 gram fat0 gram saturated fat; 4 grams carbohydrate; 1 mg sodium; 0 mg cholesterol; 0 grams fiber

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