Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Preparation

1. Put cranberries in a pot on the stove, and pick through to remove soft and/or brown ones.
2. Add honey, water, and salt. Stir, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. Stir frequently. The cranberries will pop, and then release their "gel"—the sauce will come together like magic. Cook until the sauce is the consistency you want, about 5 to 10 minutes.

Substitutions and Healthier Thanksgiving Recipes

If you don't have honey on hand or prefer not to use it, you can use maple syrup as the natural sweetener.

Alternatively, you can eliminate the water and use one cup of Da Vinci's Simple Syrup instead.

For a Thanksgiving buffet that is not overflowing with carbohydrates, follow some of these tips:

• Stuffing: Double up on the veggies and use half of the bread amount called for in the recipe.
• Gravy: Instead of using flour to thicken your homemade gravy, you can try cornstarch, arrowroot, reduced cream, sour cream and vegetable gums like xanthan gum and guar gum.
• Sweet potato casserole: Sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients and have a lower glycemic index than regular white potatoes. Including this traditional dish is a healthy choice.
• Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie: What would Thanksgiving dinner be without pumpkin pie for dessert? This version features a pecan nut crust, cutting down on the carbs.