Cranberries are astringent and sour in taste, high in vitamins C, E and K, potassium and fiber. Because they are cooling and drying, use them in recipes with warming spices to balance vata dosha. Enjoy with your holiday meal.

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Fresh Cranberry Sauce for the Holidays

Difficulty: Beginner Cook Time 45 mins Total Time 45 mins

Best Season: Fall

Dietary:

D Dairy Free E Egg Free G Gluten Free N Nut Free V Vegan V Vegetarian

Description

Balances vata, pitta and kapha doshas.

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 oz fresh cranberries
• 2.5 cups fresh apple cider
• ¹⁄₂ cup maple syrup
• ¹⁄₂ cup coconut sugar or sucanat
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 4 whole cloves
• pinch ground ginger
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• pinch Himalayan salt

Instructions

1. Simmer all ingredients in a medium pot for about 45 minutes, until the cranberries pop open and become translucent.
2. Remove the whole spices.
3. Let cool, then mash the sauce and transfer to a mason jar. Enjoy with your holiday meal.