Michelle's Famous Washed Cranberry Sauce
Michelle's Famous Washed Cranberry Sauce marries fresh cranberries with a mix of white and brown sugar for a bright, sweet-tart flavor and subtle caramel notes. Skimming the foam leaves a clear, glossy finish that looks as good as it tastes. Ideal for holiday tables, it’s just as nice served warm alongside roasts as it is chilled with leftovers.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Michelle's Famous Washed 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
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 78
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the cranberries, water, white sugar, and brown sugar in a saucepan.
- 2
Bring to a boil over high heat; cook uncovered for 5 minutes.
- 3
Spoon off any foam that forms.
- 4
Serve hot or cold.
- Calories 121.15 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 31.71 g 12%
- 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 3.1 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 3.17 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 28.05 g --
- Added Sugars 1.86 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 0.0 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.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Michelle's Famous Washed Cranberry Sauce is made with 4 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Cranberry, Sugar, and Water. Each serving provides about 121.15 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Michelle's Famous Washed Cranberry Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Cranberry, Sugar, Water. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Michelle's Famous Washed Cranberry Sauce?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 121.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Michelle's Famous Washed Cranberry Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Michelle's Famous Washed Cranberry Sauce healthy?
- Michelle's Famous Washed Cranberry Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 121.15 calories and 0.0 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. 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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