Cranberry Sauce with Apple Cider
Cranberry Sauce with Apple Cider brings tart berries together with the mellow sweetness of cider, lifted by orange zest and warm spices. Cinnamon sticks and cloves infuse a cozy aroma, creating a glossy sauce that balances bright acidity with gentle sweetness. Serve it alongside holiday roasts or as a vibrant spread for leftover sandwiches and cheese boards.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cranberry Sauce with Apple Cider, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 33 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 78
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large saucepan, combine the apple cider, sugar, cinnamon sticks, orange zest, and cloves. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sugar is dissolved and the flavors are blended, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 2
Stir the cranberries into the saucepan, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, until the cranberries start to pop, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Lower the heat to low and cook until the sauce starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Remove the cinnamon sticks and cloves. Pour into a shallow dish to cool and serve.
- Calories 102.54 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 0.11 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 26.23 g 10%
- Total Fat 0.1 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 3.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 3.1 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 20.54 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 16.11 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.18 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 70.09 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.16 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 8.18 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Sulfites
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Cranberry Sauce with Apple Cider is made with 6 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider, Cinnamon Sticks, Cranberry, and Orange Juice Concentrate. Each serving provides about 102.54 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cranberry Sauce with Apple Cider made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider, Cinnamon Sticks, Cranberry, Orange Juice Concentrate, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cranberry Sauce with Apple Cider?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 102.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cranberry Sauce with Apple Cider easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cranberry Sauce with Apple Cider healthy?
- Cranberry Sauce with Apple Cider has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 102.54 calories and 0.11 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, Sulfites and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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