Suitable for vegan and gluten free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
Plus this homemade cranberry sauce is also healthier because it is sweetened with maple syrup instead of tons of refined sugar. It comes together in just a few minutes and with only 5 essential everyday ingredients and a few optional add-ins.
This easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce can be made using fresh or frozen cranberries, so you can easily make this at any time of year!
My family loves whipping up this homemade cranberry sauce for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Easter and all festive occasions. It goes great with roast turkey breast, mashed sweet potato, brussels sprouts, and beef or pork. And adding leftover cranberry sauce is soooooo great on a turkey sandwich.
Why You’ll ♡ It
Quick and easy – done in one pot with 5 minutes of hands-on time.Healthier – sweetened with maple syrup so refined sugar free.Pantry-friendly – made with pantry items you already own.Make ahead – and keep in the refrigerator till needed.
Tools Needed
Your trusty Instant Pot.A cutting board.A sharp knife.Mason jars for refrigerating.
How To Make Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce.
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Add the fresh or frozen cranberries in the Instant Pot insert.In a mixing bowl, combine maple syrup, orange juice, cinnamon and nutmeg and add into the Instant Pot along with the strips of orange peel.Cover and seal your Instant Pot. Press Pressure Cook/Manual on high pressure and set to 4 minutes.Let the pressure release naturally before opening the Instant Pot and removing the orange peel.Mash the cranberry sauce to your desired texture or leave it as is before serving.
Recipe Tips
Allow the sauce to cool down sufficiently before mashing.Add more maple syrup if your homemade cranberry sauce is too tart.Try to use freshly squeezed orange juice instead of made from concentrate.Cooking time listed does not include time to come up to pressure or for the pressure to release.
Recipe Variations
Vary the sweeteners: You can use honey, agave, or date syrup.Vary the spices: Try it with allspice, ginger, or cloves.Top with nuts: Top with chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds for some crunch.
Storage
Storing – Stored in the fridge, this will last for 5-6 days. Freeze – Follow the handy tips below on how to freeze this.
Let cool down then transfer into these convenient Ziploc freezer bags.Squeeze out all the extra air and seal the bags.Label the bags and then lay them flat in the freezer.Store in the freezer for three months.
Defrost – Thaw overnight in the fridge.
FAQs
Can I Scale Up The Recipe
Absolutely. Double or triple the ingredients and cook for the same amount of time. Just make sure you don’t fill your Instant pot past the maximum fill line.
Can I Make This Boozy
You sure can. Add in a little bit of vodka or bourbon and you are good to go. #boozycranberrysauce
Serving Suggestions
Air Fryer Turkey Breast.Easy Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.Green Beans Almondine.
More Instant Pot Holiday Recipes
If you like this Cranberry Sauce Instant Pot, you’ll want to try this other delicious Instant Pot Recipes:
Instant Pot Turkey Breast.Instant Pot Scalloped Potatoes.Instant Pot Cinnamon RollsInstant Pot Whole Chicken.Bourbon Glazed Instant Pot Carrots.Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potato.Instant Pot Mulled Wine.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 5 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of this pressure cooker cranberry sauce. Thank you for reading my Homemade Cranberry Sauce Instant Pot recipe post. And please visit again as I continue dreaming up recipes, traditional African recipes, African fusion recipes, Sierra Leone recipes, travel plans and much more for you. Thanks for reading Recipes from a Pantry, UK food blog.
