Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Ginger and Pear
Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Ginger and Pear balances tart cranberries with juicy Bosc pear and bright orange, rounded by warm notes of candied ginger, cinnamon, star anise, and garam masala. It’s aromatic, gently spiced, and layered with citrusy zest and subtle heat—perfect alongside roasted meats or as a festive condiment for holiday dinners and leftovers.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Ginger and Pear, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 30 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 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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- 82
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 36
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the cranberries, diced pear, orange juice, sugar, water, candied ginger, orange zest, the cinnamon stick, star anise, garam masala, and salt; bring to a boil.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium; simmer, stirring now and then, until the cranberries have softened, 10 to 12 minutes.
- 3
Take off the heat; let cool completely.
- 4
Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and star anise; transfer the mixture to an airtight container.
- 5
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Calories 185.41 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 0.54 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 46.95 g 17%
- Total Fat 0.06 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 5.8 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 4.27 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 39.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.31 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 15.69 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.12 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 119.89 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 2.42 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 30.47 mg Good Source 34%
- 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
Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Ginger and Pear is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bosc Pear, Cinnamon Sticks, Cranberry, and Garam Masala. Each serving provides about 185.41 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Ginger and Pear made of?
- The main ingredients are Bosc Pear, Cinnamon Sticks, Cranberry, Garam Masala, Ginger Candy. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Ginger and Pear?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 185.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Ginger and Pear easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Ginger and Pear healthy?
- Spiced Cranberry Sauce with Ginger and Pear has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 185.41 calories and 0.54 g of protein, or 1% 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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