Cranberry Orange Sauce
This tangy-sweet Cranberry Orange Sauce blends fresh cranberries with brown sugar, bright citrus zest and juice, and a whisper of cinnamon for warmth. A gentle simmer creates a glossy, thick texture with lively berry notes—perfect alongside holiday roasts, spooned over cheesecake, or swirled into yogurt.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cranberry Orange Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 34 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 77
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Combine the cranberries, brown sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
- 3
Lower the heat and simmer until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
- 4
For best results, move the cranberry sauce to a bowl and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
- 5
Take out the cinnamon stick from the sauce and serve at room temperature.
- Calories 84.01 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 0.18 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 21.36 g 8%
- Total Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.52 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 16.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 4.16 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 40.09 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 17.48 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
About This Recipe
Cranberry Orange Sauce is made with 4 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Sticks, Cranberry, and Orange Juice. Each serving provides about 84.01 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cranberry Orange Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Sticks, Cranberry, Orange Juice. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cranberry Orange Sauce?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 84.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cranberry Orange Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cranberry Orange Sauce healthy?
- Cranberry Orange Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 84.01 calories and 0.18 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, 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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