Cranberry Sauce with Jalapeño and Sherry
Cranberry Sauce with Jalapeño and Sherry balances tart berries with gentle chile warmth and a touch of aromatic sherry. Bright lemon lifts the flavors, creating a glossy, sweet-tangy condiment that pairs beautifully with roast turkey, ham, and rich mains, and is just as good layered into leftover sandwiches or spooned over creamy desserts.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cranberry Sauce with Jalapeño and Sherry, 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
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 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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- 59
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 9
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the cranberries, jalapeño peppers, and lemon juice; bring back to a boil.
- 4
Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have broken down and the sauce has thickened, 10 to 25 minutes. Stir in the sherry.
- 5
Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Serve, or transfer to a glass container, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Calories 188.78 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 32.23 g 12%
- Total Fat 7.49 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 1.36 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 2.59 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 3.31 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 28.55 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 0.1 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 2.62 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 5.32 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Cranberry Sauce with Jalapeño and Sherry is made with 5 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cranberry, Lemon Juice, Sherry Vinegar, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 188.78 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cranberry Sauce with Jalapeño and Sherry made of?
- The main ingredients are Cranberry, Lemon Juice, Sherry Vinegar, Sugar, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cranberry Sauce with Jalapeño and Sherry?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 188.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cranberry Sauce with Jalapeño and Sherry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cranberry Sauce with Jalapeño and Sherry healthy?
- Cranberry Sauce with Jalapeño and Sherry has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 188.78 calories and 0.0 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.36 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Alcohol, 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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