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A lower sugar cranberry bread recipe that is easy to make.

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I like kicking off the holiday season with this (low) Sugar Free Cranberry Bread Recipe.
The only sugar that is added to this comes from the cranberries themselves.

(low) Sugar Free Cranberry Bread Recipe

This really is the only time of the year that we seem to eat cranberry bread. I am sure this has something to do with the fact that cranberries are harvested just in time for the holidays. Also, cranberries are that beautiful red color that we love to see during the holidays as well.

Cranberries are kind of an odd fruit.
Most of the fruits that we enjoy seem to grow during the summer on a tree. We harvest, or pick, those fruits at the end of summer by simply picking them off that tree. Not cranberries though. If you know something about them, Cranberries take a bit more time to grown and they are grown on low-lying vines lying in a specific kind of a bed called a 'bog'. When you are ready to harvest cranberries we flood that bog with water the night before they are harvested. You have probably seen that commercial on TV of the fellas standing in a flooded bog harvesting their cranberries. Thus, growing cranberries is a bit of a task.

Ironically, cranberries do not contain a whole lot of natural sugar.
One cup of cranberries has about 4 grams of sugar. This recipe calls for one and a half cups total- making it about six grams total of sugar.

The ingredients in this recipe.

As you may already know, cranberry bread is commonly made with orange juice. You could use orange juice in this recipe however, keep in mind that the orange juice will add sugar. If you are wanting to keep this as low sugar as possible you can either look for orange juice that is as low in sugar (pulp free is usually better at this) as possible (read the label as there could be sugar added to your orange juice) or use a substitute. There are orange juice substitutes online that you can try in this recipe. You may risk some of the true taste of cranberry bread however, you will also lower the amount of sugar that you consume which could make it worth it to you. Orange flavored Vitamin Zero water is one substitute that I like to use.

We will also be using sugar alternative.
Cranberry bread has a bit of sugar in it by nature. This helps off-set the taste of the cranberries. You can use the sugar alternative of your choice as long as it is used in an amount that is equivalent to what is mentioned in the recipe. Also,a granular sugar alternative that can be used in baking works best. Hence, you can choose the sugar alternative that works best for you when you bake.

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What you will need to make this recipe.

  • Flour- 2 cups.
  • Sugar alternative- 1 cup equivalent to sugar.
  • Baking soda- ½ teaspoon.
  • Baking powder- 1 ½ teaspoons.
  • Salt- 1 teaspoon.
  • Orange Juice or alternative- ¾ cup (see post for alternative ideas).
  • Butter- 3 tablspoons softened.
  • Egg- 1.
  • Chopped Cranberries- 1 ½ cups
  • Optional items:Grated orange peel (1 tablespoon) or zest (1 teaspoon), raisins or similar fruit (1 cup), and/or chopped nuts (¾ cup).

How to make (low) Sugar Free Cranberry Bread

  • Preheat your oven to 350 and prep your loaf pan for nonstick.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix together your flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • Add your orange juice (or alternative), butter and egg to the mixing bowl and continue to mix. If you are using zest or peel, add it in this step and mix.
  • Now fold in your cranberries and any additional fruit or nuts that you are adding to your batter.
  • Bake the bread for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack before your serve it.

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(low) Sugar Free Cranberry Bread Recipe

A lower sugar cranberry bread recipe that is easy to make.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time1 hour hr

Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Servings: 1 loaf

Ingredients

  • Flour- 2 cups.
  • Sugar alternative- 1 cup equivalent to sugar.
  • Baking soda- ½ teaspoon.
  • Baking powder- 1 ½ teaspoons.
  • Salt- 1 teaspoon.
  • Orange Juice or alternative- ¾ cup see post for alternative ideas.
  • Butter- 3 tablspoons softened.
  • Egg- 1.
  • Chopped Cranberries- 1 ½ cups
  • Optional items:Grated orange peel 1 tablespoon or zest (1 teaspoon), raisins or similar fruit (1 cup), and/or chopped nuts (¾ cup).
  • How to make low Sugar Free Cranberry Bread

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 and prep a loaf pan for nonstick.

  • In a mixing bowl, mix together your flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

  • Add the orange juice (or alternative), butter and egg to the mixing bowl and continue to mix if using zest or peel, add it in this step.

  • Now fold in the cranberries and any additional fruit or nuts that you are adding.

  • Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool on a wire rack.

Recipe Notes

See post for details about substitutions etc.

most recently updated:

December 6, 2017

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Serving: 1g

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FAQs

Are cranberries low carb? ›

Cranberries, tart little powerhouses of nutrition, provide an array of health benefits. We'll analyze their nutrient profile based on a 100g sample. To begin with, cranberries are moderately low in net carbs (8.37g), making them a feasible fruit choice for those maintaining a balanced diet.

How to thicken cranberry sauce? ›

Try reducing the sauce down even further so more of the liquid cooks off and the mixture thickens. If that doesn't work, add a thickener like gelatin, pectin or a cornstarch slurry (cornstarch whisked into juice or water). Let the sauce cool before refrigerating to completely set.

Do cranberries need to be cooked? ›

Cranberries are generally considered safe whether they are cooked or raw. However, because of their notoriously bitter, sharp taste, most people prefer not to eat them raw or unsweetened. This bitterness is due to the high tannin content of cranberries.

Do you serve cranberry sauce hot or cold? ›

Cranberry sauce is best served at room temperature or slightly chilled. (You've got enough things on the menu to warm up! Don't make the list longer!) I tend to make cranberry sauce a few days before Thanksgiving and then set it on the table about an hour or two before we plan to eat.

Are cranberries good without sugar? ›

Cranberries are packed with antioxidants and have several health benefits. If possible, eat them fresh to avoid the added sugars found in dried fruits and juices.

Are cranberries high in sugar and carbs? ›

Since cranberries are so tart, most dried versions have added sugar. Even if they are unsweetened, dried cranberries are higher in carbs, calories, and sugar than raw berries are—though they do still retain many of the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants found in raw cranberries.

What takes the bitterness out of cranberry sauce? ›

"Instead, start by stirring in one tablespoon maple syrup and one teaspoon of a sweet drink like apple juice, orange juice, or fruity white or red wine. Add more to taste. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt (in small amounts, it intensifies sweetness)."

What are the two types of cranberry sauce? ›

Cranberry sauce can be served either as a gooey liquid or as a solid jelly. The jellied version is solid enough to retain the shape of the container in which it's placed whereas the sauce version is much more fluid. The difference between the fluid sauce and the jelly versions comes down to pectin.

Can you overcook cranberries? ›

If your cranberry sauce is too thick, it's most likely overcooked. When you cook cranberries (or any berries), they burst, releasing pectin—a natural thickener. The key to a perfect consistency is to allow some but not all of the cranberries to split open—something you'll achieve with less time on the stove.

What is the healthiest way to eat cranberries? ›

The best way to consume cranberries

Or you can purchase already frozen cranberries in your grocery store. If you're wondering how to use cranberries in your diet, some healthy ideas are to throw fresh or frozen cranberries into smoothies, oatmeal, salsa, or granola.

How many cranberries should I eat a day? ›

HOW MUCH CRANBERRIES TO EAT DAILY? Studies confirming the health-promoting properties of cranberries have typically used doses of 100-300 g of fresh cranberries, equivalent to 7-10 g of dried cranberries, and 100-150 ml of 100% cranberry juice.

What medications does cranberry juice interfere with? ›

Possible Interactions
  • Warfarin (Coumadin): Cranberry may raise the risk of bleeding, especially if you already take medications to thin the blood such as warfarin. ...
  • Aspirin: Like aspirin, cranberries contain salicylic acid. ...
  • Other medications: Cranberry may interact with medications that are broken down by the liver.

What is the difference between cranberry sauce and cranberry relish? ›

There is an important difference between cranberry sauce and cranberry relish and that is that cranberry relish is made from raw ingredients blended in a food processor (it's more fresh and tart tasting) and cranberry sauce is cooked and often much sweeter than relish.

How much cranberry juice should you drink a day? ›

How much cranberry juice should I drink daily? Although there are no set recommendations on fruit juice, the DGAs recognizes 1 cup of 100% fruit juice as a 1-cup serving of fruit. So, in general, the average adult could consider drinking about 1 cup (8 ounces) of juice per day.

Should you refrigerate cranberry sauce? ›

Cranberry sauce will last for two hours at room temperature. Homemade cranberry sauce will last in the fridge for 10 to 14 days. Canned cranberry sauce that has been opened will last up to a week in the fridge.

How many carbs in a cup of cooked cranberries? ›

Cranberries, Cooked Or Canned (1 cup, sauce) contains 107.8g total carbs, 105g net carbs, 0.4g fat, 0.6g protein, and 418 calories.

Can I eat dried cranberry on keto? ›

Anywho, the question is are dried cranberries keto and, if you are talking about the store-bought kind, no they are not. Regular store-bought dried cranberries are made using sugar, sugar syrup, concentrated juice, etc. All of these contain a lot of sugar which of course equals a LOT of carbs.

What dried fruit is keto-friendly? ›

For example, dried berries like cranberries and raspberries are lower in carbs and sugar and can be enjoyed in moderation on the keto diet.

How many carbs are in Ocean Spray cranberries? ›

Ocean Spray Craisins Dried Cranberries (1 serving) contains 82.7g total carbs, 77g net carbs, 1.4g fat, 0.1g protein, and 335 calories.

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