Maple Syrup Cranberry Sauce
Maple Syrup Cranberry Sauce brings tart cranberries together with pure maple sweetness for a glossy, jammy bite. A hint of lemon brightens the fruit while a splash of brandy adds warmth and depth, making it a festive side for turkey, ham, or roasted vegetables. Serve at holiday meals or anytime you want a vibrant, tangy-sweet accent.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Maple Syrup Cranberry Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 22 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 85 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 77
- Heart Health
- 38
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the water and maple syrup in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- 2
Add the cranberries and boil until the berries pop.
- 3
Stir in the brown sugar and lemon juice until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- 4
Stir in the brandy.
- Calories 231.58 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 58.31 g 21%
- 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 15.73 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 3.24 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 53.34 g --
- Added Sugars 2.42 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 2.91 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 7.08 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Maple Syrup Cranberry Sauce is made with 6 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brandy, Brown Sugar, Cranberry, and Lemon Juice. Each serving provides about 231.58 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Maple Syrup Cranberry Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Brandy, Brown Sugar, Cranberry, Lemon Juice, Maple Syrup. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Maple Syrup Cranberry Sauce?
- 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 231.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Maple Syrup Cranberry Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Maple Syrup Cranberry Sauce healthy?
- Maple Syrup Cranberry Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 231.58 calories and 0.03 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus and 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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