Sugar Free Cranberry

 

Sugar free cranberries dishes include cranberry dishes made without sugar or with sugar-free substitutes. A large range of cranberries are used in baking and cooking. For example, dried unflavored cranberries, pureed cranberries, cranberry jam with/without sugar, cranberry juice with or without sugar are commonly used to prepare sweet, savory and tangy jams, jellies, sauces and gravies.

 

Nutritionists state that sugar free cranberries are rich in phyto-nutrients and particularly anti-oxidant phenolic flavonoid phytochemicals called pro-anthocyanidins. The berries help to control urinary tract infections, cavities, and flaring blood cholesterol levels. However, the sugar content of the berries is high and the fiber content is negligible. This results in a rapid spike in blood sugar levels. It is advisable to check blood sugar levels before and after consuming the berries in any form.

 

Popular Cranberries Based Sugar Free Recipes

 

·         Sugar free cranberries are commonly used in sauces, jams and gravies. The berries are cooked with unsweetened fruit juice to make thick jams that are served with duck or pork roasts. The cooked berry is also simmered with celery, apples, pears, walnuts, candied ginger and ground cloves to make savory jams and gravies.

 

·         Sugar free cranberry sauce is popularly served with turkey roast during Thanksgiving. Cranberries are stewed with other sweet fruits to make this popular relish. A variety of spices, nuts and fruits can be added according to taste.

 

·         Sugar free cranberry cakes, muffins, biscottis, and breads are popular dishes that are served during peak season. The dried fruit, fruit puree, or fruit juice are added to the baking batter as a sugar substitute.

 

 

Nutritive Value of Cranberries Sugar Free

Sugar free dried cranberries are commonly used to flavor dishes. They are a very rich source of proteins, carbohydrates, and dietary fiber. The protein content of dried sugar free cranberries is about 0.05 to 0.07 grams per 100 grams. These berries also contain large amounts of vitamins like Vitamin C, Vitamin A, lutein-zeaxanthin and folate, minerals like potassium and manganese and beta carotene.

 

Sugar Free Cranberries  Trivia

Sugar free cranberry wine is also prepared but should be consumed with caution as it contains alcohol and hidden sugars.