Cranberry-Orange Sauce with a Cointreau Kick
Cranberries simmer into a bright, tart-sweet sauce lifted by fresh orange zest and juice, while a splash of Cointreau adds a warm citrusy depth. The texture is lusciously jammy with whole berries that pop, balancing sweetness and tang. Cranberry-Orange Sauce with a Cointreau Kick is perfect alongside turkey, ham, or roast chicken for holidays or any cozy dinner.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves15
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cranberry-Orange Sauce with a Cointreau Kick, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 30 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, orange juice, orange-flavored liqueur, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Stir constantly and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 3
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, stirring often, for about 20 minutes.
- 4
Remove from the heat and let it cool.
- 5
The sauce will thicken as it cools to a soft-preserves consistency.
- 6
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Calories 55.05 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 0.13 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 13.1 g 5%
- Total Fat 0.42 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.36 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.3 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1.19 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 1.63 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 10.33 g --
- Added Sugars 1.29 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 5.52 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 21.82 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 7.78 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 🍊
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Cranberry Orange Sauce with a Cointreau Kick is made with 6 ingredients and serves 15. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cranberry, Orange Juice, Orange Liqueur, and Salt. Each serving provides about 55.05 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cranberry-Orange Sauce with a Cointreau Kick made of?
- The main ingredients are Cranberry, Orange Juice, Orange Liqueur, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cranberry-Orange Sauce with a Cointreau Kick?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 55.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cranberry-Orange Sauce with a Cointreau Kick easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Cranberry-Orange Sauce with a Cointreau Kick healthy?
- Cranberry-Orange Sauce with a Cointreau Kick has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 55.05 calories and 0.13 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus 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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