Ginger Cranberry Sauce
Ginger Cranberry Sauce blends tart cranberries with bright orange juice and zest, then finishes with a spark of fresh ginger for a lively, refreshing bite. It’s a vibrant, slightly tangy sauce with a warm, aromatic edge that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or holiday spreads. Serve it alongside turkey, ham, or spooned over desserts for a festive touch.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ginger Cranberry Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 27 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 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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- 82
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 14
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange zest, and orange juice, then heat over medium heat.
- 2
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries pop, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Let it cool until it thickens.
- Calories 236.77 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 0.2 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 61.76 g 22%
- 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 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 4.7 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 55.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 2.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 46.82 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 20.96 mg Good Source 23%
- 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
Ginger Cranberry Sauce is made with 4 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cranberry, Fresh Ginger, Orange Juice, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 236.77 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ginger Cranberry Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Cranberry, Fresh Ginger, Orange Juice, Sugar. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ginger 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 236.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ginger Cranberry Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Ginger Cranberry Sauce healthy?
- Ginger Cranberry Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 236.77 calories and 0.2 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. 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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