Easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce
This Instant Pot cranberry sauce bursts with tart cranberries brightened by orange zest and juice, then subtly warmed with a hint of cinnamon. A quick pressure cook followed by a short sauté concentrates the flavors, and you can blend to your preferred texture. Serve as a vibrant side for holiday roasts or spoon over leftovers and desserts.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 29 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 73 / 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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- 77
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 14
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Add the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and salt to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Choose high pressure following the manufacturer's directions; set the timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 2
Use the natural-release method to release the pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add the cinnamon stick and select the Saute function; cook until the sauce thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick.
- 3
Blend the sauce with an immersion blender for a smoother texture. Let it cool; the sauce will continue to thicken naturally.
- Calories 107.22 kcal Moderate 5%
- Protein 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 27.98 g 10%
- 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 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.72 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 24.13 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 2.83 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 8.9 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.12 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 7.65 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 🍊
About This Recipe
Easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce is made with 6 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cinnamon Sticks, Cranberry, Dried Orange Peel, and Orange Juice. Each serving provides about 107.22 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Cinnamon Sticks, Cranberry, Dried Orange Peel, Orange Juice, Salt. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Easy Instant Pot 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 107.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce healthy?
- Easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 107.22 calories and 0.05 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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