Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice, Honey, and Pears
This cranberry sauce balances tart berries with bright orange juice, floral honey, and tender pears, creating a fruity, spiced condiment accented by warm cinnamon. It’s glossy and thick as it cools, perfect alongside roast turkey or spooned over holiday sides. Serve Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice, Honey, and Pears for festive meals when you want a sweet-tart pop on the plate.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice, Honey, and Pears, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 24 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 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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- 76
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the orange juice and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Stir in the cranberries and cook until they begin to pop, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the pears, honey, and cinnamon sticks, and cook for 10 minutes.
- 4
Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving bowl.
- 5
The sauce will thicken as it cools; remove the cinnamon sticks before serving.
- Calories 124.82 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 0.19 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 32.95 g 12%
- Total Fat 0.01 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 0.56 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.28 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 29.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 6.65 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 46.15 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 13.93 mg Moderate 15%
- 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 Sauce with Orange Juice, Honey, and Pears is made with 6 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cinnamon Sticks, Cranberry, Honey, and Orange Juice. Each serving provides about 124.82 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice, Honey, and Pears made of?
- The main ingredients are Cinnamon Sticks, Cranberry, Honey, Orange Juice, Pears in Syrup. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice, Honey, and Pears?
- About 20 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 124.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice, Honey, and Pears easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice, Honey, and Pears healthy?
- Cranberry Sauce with Orange Juice, Honey, and Pears has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 124.82 calories and 0.19 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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