Bright Orange-Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce
Bright Orange-Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce balances tart cranberries with a mix of white and brown sugar for layered sweetness, lifted by fresh orange and a whisper of cinnamon. It’s glossy, spoonable, and perfect alongside roast turkey or pork, or swirled into yogurt and oatmeal the next day. Serve it for holiday dinners or any time you want a vibrant, tangy accent.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves9
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bright Orange-Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 28 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 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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- 76
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the sugars, orange juice, water, and cinnamon in a heavy saucepan, and stir until the sugar dissolves.
- 2
Add the cranberries and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 3
Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Mash the mixture with a spoon to pop any remaining berries and help thicken the sauce, if desired, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce reaches the desired thickness, up to 10 more minutes.
- 5
Remove from the heat, pour the sauce into a bowl, and chill until serving time.
- 6
The sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Calories 109.84 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 0.11 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 28.52 g 10%
- 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 1.24 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.26 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 25.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.55 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 1.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 25.7 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 11.56 mg Moderate 13%
- 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
Bright Orange Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce is made with 6 ingredients and serves 9. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Cranberry, Ground Cinnamon, and Orange Juice. Each serving provides about 109.84 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bright Orange-Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Cranberry, Ground Cinnamon, Orange Juice, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bright Orange-Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce?
- 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 109.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bright Orange-Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Bright Orange-Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce healthy?
- Bright Orange-Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 109.84 calories and 0.11 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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