Holiday Cranberry Sauce

Who doesn’t enjoy a side of cranberry sauce to celebrate the holidays? This Paleo version will satisfy your festive appetite with all the benefits that this seasonal fruit has to offer.

MAKES 1½ CUPS

• 8 ounces fresh, whole cranberries
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 tablespoon toasted, slivered almonds

1. Combine cranberries with 1 cup of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until cranberries start to pop. Cover pot to prevent splattering and continue cooking for a total of fifteen minutes.

2. Remove from heat and stir in orange zest, orange juice, and almonds. Cool for thirty minutes. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.