Pomegranate-Studded Cranberry Sauce
Pomegranate-Studded Cranberry Sauce balances tart cranberries with juicy pomegranate arils, mellowed by orange and a hint of port for a rich, layered flavor. Warm spices like cinnamon and clove add a cozy depth, while citrus zest brightens each bite. Ideal for holiday dinners or any roast-centric feast, it’s a vibrant side that brings sparkle to the table.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pomegranate-Studded Cranberry 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
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 75
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
In a heavy pot, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, water, corn syrup, port wine, lime juice, cinnamon sticks, 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest, cloves, and 1/4 of the pomegranate seeds; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop and the sauce thickens, about 30 minutes.
- 2
Taste the sauce and add more sugar, corn syrup, or port wine if you like. If the flavor is too strong, remove the cloves or cinnamon now and add more port wine or lime juice.
- 3
Continue simmering the sauce, stirring occasionally, until it reaches your preferred thickness, 15 to 30 minutes.
- 4
Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool, about 30 minutes. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
- 5
Remove any remaining cinnamon sticks and cloves. Stir in the remaining pomegranate seeds and garnish with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest.
- Calories 114.76 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 29.49 g 11%
- Total Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 5.85 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.14 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 23.76 g --
- Added Sugars 0.5 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 10.81 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.12 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 44.23 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.39 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 14.11 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Corn 🌽
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Pomegranate Studded Cranberry Sauce is made with 11 ingredients and serves 20. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cinnamon Sticks, Cranberry, Dark Corn Syrup, and Lime Juice. Each serving provides about 114.76 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pomegranate-Studded Cranberry Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Cinnamon Sticks, Cranberry, Dark Corn Syrup, Lime Juice, Orange. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pomegranate-Studded Cranberry Sauce?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 114.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pomegranate-Studded Cranberry Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pomegranate-Studded Cranberry Sauce healthy?
- Pomegranate-Studded Cranberry Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 114.76 calories and 0.25 g of protein, or 1% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, Corn 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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