Pressure Cooker Cranberry Sauce
Pressure Cooker Cranberry Sauce bursts with tart cranberries rounded by orange and warm cinnamon, creating a glossy, spoonable relish that’s both bright and balanced. Subtle vanilla and a mix of white and brown sugar add depth without overpowering the fruit. Serve it alongside roast turkey or ham for holiday dinners, or spoon over yogurt, waffles, or cheesecake for a festive touch.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Cranberry Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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
- 52
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Add the cranberries, orange juice, water, cinnamon stick, and vanilla extract to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Choose high pressure per the manufacturer's instructions and set the timer for 1 minute. Allow about 10 minutes for the pressure to build. When the cooking cycle ends, turn the Instant Pot off, as overcooking the cranberries will cause the skins to break.
- 2
Release the pressure using the natural-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 7 minutes. Unlock and carefully remove the lid.
- 3
Turn the Instant Pot back on and select the Sauté function. Stir the white sugar and brown sugar into the cranberry mixture until the sugar melts. Season with a pinch of salt. Once the sugar has melted, turn off the Instant Pot to avoid overcooking. Taste the cranberry sauce and stir in more sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, depending on how sweet you like your cranberry sauce.
- 4
Transfer the sauce to a serving dish and top with the orange peel. Serve warm or cold. The cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Calories 112.78 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 0.15 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 26.92 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 0.07 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 1.51 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.3 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 22.77 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 5.2 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 30.92 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.24 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 13.02 mg Moderate 14%
- 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
Pressure Cooker Cranberry Sauce is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Sticks, Cranberry, and Dried Orange Peel. Each serving provides about 112.78 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Cranberry Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Sticks, Cranberry, Dried Orange Peel, Orange Juice. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Cranberry Sauce?
- 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 112.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Cranberry Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Cranberry Sauce healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Cranberry Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 112.78 calories and 0.15 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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