Vegan Cranberry Sauce {Instant Pot}

Make this vegan cranberry sauce in instant pot this time and you will fall in love. This recipe is easy, quick, and so so good, and takes just 2-minutes or pressure cooking. Here is my holiday favorite instant pot cranberry sauce.

Sweetening the cranberry sauce can be done in two ways - stevia or maple syrup. But if you want, you can use organic sugar too. I prefer to use maple syrup over sugar. The added orange juice also adds a nice tang and natural sweetness.

This is the time of the year when we get ample of fresh cranberry in the market. This year, I decided to make some cranberry sauce in the instant pot. It was quick, easy and super yum. If you don't have or don't find cranberries, always use frozen ones.

This recipe uses just a few ingredients - orange juice, zest, fresh cranberries and sweetener of choice. You can spice up the sauce by adding cinnamon or gingerbread spice too.

How to Make Vegan Cranberry Sauce?

For making this recipe, you will need:

Ingredients for Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce:

fresh cranberries 1 pack(12-16 oz), ½ teaspoon orange zest, ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional), ⅓ cup orange juice(freshly squeezed) or use an equal amount of water, ⅓ cup Maple Syrup or ½ to 1 cup sugar

Method to Make Vegan Cranberry Sauce:

1. Set the instant pot to the sauté mode. Add the cranberries, zest, and juice. Then pour the maple syrup or sugar over the berries. Don’t stir.
2. Now, close the lid and set the knob to the Sealing position.
3. Press the Pressure cook and select 2 minutes (High pressure). When the cooking cycle finishes, the IP will beep.
4. Wait for the natural pressure release for 15-minutes and open the lid. The berry mixture may look little foamy but it will all go after the mixture is thickened.
5. Now set the IP to sauté mode, and reduce the sauce by bringing to a boil. Stir it continuously, so it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan.
6. Transfer to a serving dish and serve it chilled. The sauce thickens more as it cools down.

What Do You Eat Cranberry Sauce With?

Since the cranberry sauce is a sweet and sour relish, it is often served as a side with meat dishes on the Thanksgiving. People in the USA, UK, and Canada eat cranberry sauce with Turkey.

Can Cranberry Sauce Be Frozen?

Yes, Cranberry sauce can be beautifully frozen in a freezer-safe plastic bag or container. This sauce stays fresh for up to 3 months. Before using, defrost it in the refrigerator overnight.

Is Cranberry Sauce Supposed To Be Hor or Cold?

Cranberry sauce is often served chilled or at room temperature. After cooking in the instant pot, let it come to room temperature before refrigerating it.

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Here are some more holiday inspired dishes that you will love.

• Vegan Eggnog
• Vegan Keto pumpkin spice latte
• Chai hot chocolate