15 Minute Cranberry Chia Jam (Refined Sugar-free)

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and this refined sugar-free Cranberry Chia Sauce deserves a spot on your table!

Why settle for sugar laden store bought sauce when you can make your own healthy, delicious version in just 15 minutes? While it can be tempting to just grab a can of cranberry sauce to save time, this sugar-free Cranberry Chia Sauce is way more flavorful and nutritious!

Bonus- it only takes 15 minutes to prepare!!

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15 Minute Cranberry Chia Jam

Sweet, tangy Cranberry Chia Jam. Made with no refined sugar in just 15 minutes. 

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Sugar-free, Vegan

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Author Megan Sadd

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh cranberries
• juice and zest of 1 orange
• 3 tbsp chia seeds
• 3/4 cup maple syrup

Instructions

1. Place a sauce pan on medium heat. Add the cranberries and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the cranberries begin to burst. Stir often. Add the orange juice and zest and maple syrup and bring to a boil, keep stirring. 

2. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook for another 5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken. Remove from heat and stir in the chia seeds. Let the sauce come to room temperature before serving. 

With just four ingredients, this sugar-free Cranberry Chia Sauce is a WINNER! I mean, with maple syrup and chia seeds, it’s really hard to go wrong. For more deliciously simple Thanksgiving recipes, check out our Savory Vegan + Gluten-free Green Bean Casserole and our Easy Vegan + Gluten-free Mushroom Gravy! To save this recipe for later, simply pin the photo below!

Feel free to leave a comment with a recipe suggestion below! Making vegan versions of people’s favorite foods is literally one of our favorite things EVER. Or tell us what you’re cooking up for Thanksgiving!

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