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November 15, 2019 · 13 Comments

Instant Pot Vegan Cranberry Sauce

Fall· Fruit Recipes· Recipes· Sides

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It’s so easy to make your own Instant Pot vegan cranberry sauce. And the best part is that you can tweak this recipe to make it just the way you like it. Use different spices, citrus, or even choose your favorite sweetener!

Instant Pot Plant Based Cranberry Sauce w/ Orange and Cardamom

Cranberry Sauce Is For Vegans Too!

It’s easy to think that cranberry sauce is just for turkey, but it goes great on vegan holiday dishes.

It’s naturally vegan with a sweet and tart flavor that adds a zing. I put mine on vegan stuffing.

My version is plant-based cranberry sauce that you make in your Instant Pot.

I use maple syrup to take the tart edge off my recipe, but you could use date syrup or paste, or even applesauce if you prefer.

Instant Pot Plant Based Cranberry Sauce w/ Orange and Cardamom

Can Cranberry Sauce Be Made Ahead of Time?

Another great thing about cranberry sauce is that you can make it a few days ahead of time and serve it chilled from the fridge. Of course, you can warm yours up if you prefer that.

In my family we ate the canned kind straight from the fridge, so I love the coolness of the cranberry sauce on warm stuffing.

Instant Pot Plant Based Cranberry Sauce w/ Orange and Cardamom

What Is Orange Zest?

It’s a weird term for the outside skin of citrus fruit. It’s the colorful part where all the essential oils are that create a strong and fragrant flavor.

Do You Need to Wash Citrus Fruit Before Zesting?

Make sure you wash the outside of the fruit and dry it before you zest it. Then use a small hand grater, like this OXO one I use.

Remember to Leave the Citrus Pith

Watch for the white part while you’re grating. You want to stop as soon as you see it and move to another area of the fruit. The white pith is bitter so you want to avoid it.

Instant Pot Plant Based Cranberry Sauce w/ Orange and Cardamom

Can Cranberry Sauce be Frozen?

The great news is that you can freeze cranberry sauce. No need to waste those leftovers and you can use it on a sandwich, serve with a vegan cheese plate, or even spread it on your breakfast toast.

More Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

  • Gluten-free Vegan Teff Stuffing with Roasted Butternut Squash and Candied Cranberries
  • Instant Pot Vegan Pumpkin Spice Syrup Recipe
  • Fall Spice Infused Maple Syrup
Instant Pot Plant Based Cranberry Sauce w/ Orange and Cardamom
Instant Pot Plant Based Cranberry Sauce w/ Orange and Cardamom

Instant Pot Plant Based Cranberry Sauce w/ Orange and Cardamom

Kathy Hester
My Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce has some orange, cinnamon, cardamom and an optional touch of apple brandy. I sweetened mine with maple syrup, but you could use stevia, monk fruit, or even use date syrup.
4.85 from 13 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 6 mins
Additional Time 15 mins
Total Time 26 mins
Course Sides
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 73 kcal

Equipment

  • Frontier Natural Products 1lb Cinnamon Sticks, Korintje 6 in. Vera Aa Grade
  • Spicy World Ground Cardamom Powder 3.5oz (Cardamon)
  • 365 Everyday Value Organic Grade A Maple Syrup Dark Color, 32 Ounce

Ingredients
  

Pressure Cooker Ingredients

  • 3 cups cranberries fresh
  • 2 cups minced peeled apple
  • 1/2 cup orange juice about 2 medium oranges
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest about 2 medium oranges
  • 10 cardamom pods
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt optional

Saute Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons apple brandy optional
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup sweetener of your choice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Instructions
 

  • Add all the pressure cooker ingredients to your Instant Pot. Put on the lid and set the vent to sealed. Cook on high pressure for 6 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally, which means wait until the pressure value drops on its own.
  • Once the pressure releases, you will be able to remove the lid and set aside. Press the cancel button to turn off the Instant Pot, then press the saute button and the adjust button until it sets to “less”.
  • Add in the saute ingredients. Mix well with a large spoon and mash the fruit pieces as you go.
  • Please note, you can use any sweetener of your choice, just add a little at a time and taste as you go.
  • Cook until it’s at the thickness you desire, then turn off and remove the cardamom pods and cinnamon sticks. Store in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 76mgPotassium: 142mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
Keyword instant pot cranberry sauce, instant pot thanksgiving, orange cranberry sauce, plant based thanksgiving
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Comments

  1. Sue C says

    November 16, 2018 at 11:42 pm

    I don’t see any directions, just the ingredients.

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      November 17, 2018 at 2:20 am

      Not sure why they didn’t show before, but I re-entered them and they are there now.

      Reply
      • Sue C says

        November 17, 2018 at 3:10 pm

        Thank You! 🙂

        Reply
  2. Carolyn says

    November 17, 2018 at 2:03 am

    Where are the directions?

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      November 17, 2018 at 2:19 am

      Not sure why they didn’t show before, but I re-entered them and they are there now.

      Reply
  3. Carolyn says

    November 17, 2018 at 3:11 am

    Thank you, thank you, thank you!! Looks yummy.
    You must be a mind reader. Was looking for a processed sugar free cranberry sauce recipe.

    Reply
  4. Donna Estrada says

    November 21, 2018 at 9:09 pm

    Hi Kathy, any problem if leave out the cardamom pods and spice . I dont have any and dont want to go on a search the day before Thanksgiving. Looks like a delicious recipe! Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Kathy Hester says

      November 21, 2018 at 9:16 pm

      Not at all, it will just be your version. You can use ground spices after you cook it too.

      Reply
  5. Jules Shepard says

    November 27, 2018 at 6:56 pm

    I know someone who would LOVE this recipe! The family is in need of a processed sugar free cranberry sauce. YUM!

    Reply
  6. Monica says

    November 27, 2018 at 7:10 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so delicious, quick and easy! Perfect for the holidays!

    Reply
  7. Erin Dee says

    December 1, 2018 at 6:21 am

    5 stars
    This cranberry sauce looks so delicious! Love that you used maple syrup as a sweetener!

    Reply
  8. Krista says

    November 28, 2019 at 5:52 pm

    Love this! I won’t have to freeze any leftovers because there won’t be any. I’m spooning this over everything, including my pumpkin pie.

    Reply
  9. Jonathan says

    November 28, 2020 at 5:24 pm

    This was a delicious addition to our Thanksgiving dinner. Easy to make and really good. Five stars!!

    Reply

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