Cranberry-Orange Sauce with Apricots and Golden Raisins
Cranberry-Orange Sauce with Apricots and Golden Raisins balances tart berries with sweet dried fruit and a fragrant hit of citrus. Each spoonful offers plump cranberries, tender apricot pieces, and golden raisins simmered in orange juice for a layered, festive taste. Serve it alongside roast turkey or ham for holiday dinners, or spoon over yogurt and pancakes for a bright, fruity accent.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cranberry-Orange Sauce with Apricots and Golden Raisins, 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
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 80
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the orange juice, water, cranberries, sugar, apricots, raisins, and orange zest, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 10 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst.
- 3
Remove from the heat and chill for at least 8 hours, or overnight, before serving cold.
- Calories 97.01 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 0.6 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 24.84 g 9%
- Total Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 2.78 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.94 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 19.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.41 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 11.36 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.31 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 185.64 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 10.34 mg Moderate 11%
- 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 with Apricots and Golden Raisins is made with 7 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cranberry, Dried Apricot, Dried Orange Peel, and Golden Raisin. Each serving provides about 97.01 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cranberry-Orange Sauce with Apricots and Golden Raisins made of?
- The main ingredients are Cranberry, Dried Apricot, Dried Orange Peel, Golden Raisin, Orange Juice. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cranberry-Orange Sauce with Apricots and Golden Raisins?
- 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 97.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cranberry-Orange Sauce with Apricots and Golden Raisins easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Cranberry-Orange Sauce with Apricots and Golden Raisins healthy?
- Cranberry-Orange Sauce with Apricots and Golden Raisins has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 97.01 calories and 0.6 g of protein, or 1% 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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