Fermented Cranberry Sauce

Merry Christmas!! This fermented sauce is a favorite holiday recipe in our house and we wanted to share it with you!  Similar to a chutney, it is so delicious alongside your meal and the best part is that this is actually healthy for you!

But you may ask, why ferment cranberry sauce?

​The process of fermentation breaks down the natural and added sugars to form beneficial bacteria that are great for good gut health and digestion. When fermented foods are added to our meals, they can actually aid in digestion.  Not only that, but through fermentation, the naturally occurring nutrients are more bioavailable, meaning we’re getting more bang for our buck by eating the fermented product over eating them raw.  Many people also consider cranberries to be a superfood because of their high antioxidant content.  

​We included the recipe in video form below from the original source, if you want to see it in action.  We hope you give it a try this Christmas and if you do, leave us a comment! ; )  
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Fermented Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Ingredients

• 2 apples, chopped (organic)
• 2 cups raw cranberries, chopped
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped (or walnuts or other nut)
• 1/2 cup raisins (or other dried fruit)
• 1/2 cup apple cider (or apple juice, plus more if needed)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey, or sugar)
• 1/2 cup whey (or kombucha, water kefir, sauerkraut juice, etc.)
• 1 tsp salt

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Instructions

• Chop apples, cranberries and nuts and add to a large bowl.
• Stir in the optional dried fruit, apple cider, and maple syrup.
• Pour the starter liquid over the chopped mixture and sprinkle with salt. Then stir to combine and ladle into a quart-sized mason jar.
• Pack your mixture down into the jar and top with apple cider until all food pieces are covered.
• Cover with an airtight mason jar lid and set at room temperature.
• 2-4 times a day, burp your jar and give it a turn or two.
• After 2 days, transfer the ferment to the refrigerator.​ ​

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