Cranberry-Orange Holiday Sauce
Cranberry-Orange Holiday Sauce balances tart cranberries with fragrant orange zest and fresh juice for a bright, citrus-kissed bite. It sets up with a glossy finish and a pleasing tang, perfect alongside roasted turkey, ham, or a festive vegetarian centerpiece. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for holiday dinners or make-ahead gatherings.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cranberry-Orange Holiday Sauce, 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
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 86
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Zest the oranges and squeeze out the juice; set the juice aside.
- 2
Put the cranberries, sugar, and orange zest in a saucepan and stir to mix. Add enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Cook until the cranberries start to burst, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Lower the heat to low, stir in the orange juice, and simmer until the flavors meld, about 1 hour.
- 4
Take off the heat and let cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Refrigerate until set, at least 1 hour.
- Calories 211.56 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 0.7 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 54.17 g 20%
- 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 3.45 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 5.41 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 46.37 g --
- Added Sugars 2.08 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 6.64 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.1 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 156.04 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 50.96 mg Good Source 57%
- 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
Cranberry Orange Holiday Sauce is made with 4 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cranberry, Orange Juice, Sugar, and Water. Each serving provides about 211.56 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cranberry-Orange Holiday Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Cranberry, Orange Juice, Sugar, Water. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cranberry-Orange Holiday Sauce?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 211.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cranberry-Orange Holiday Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cranberry-Orange Holiday Sauce healthy?
- Cranberry-Orange Holiday Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 211.56 calories and 0.7 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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