Sam's Spicy Cranberry-Orange Sauce
Sam's Spicy Cranberry-Orange Sauce balances bright, tart cranberries with sweet orange marmalade and a kick of jalapeño heat. Notes of lime and orange liqueur add a citrusy depth, while apple and bell pepper round out the texture. Serve it alongside holiday roasts, spoon over turkey sandwiches, or pair with cheese boards for a lively accent.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sam's Spicy Cranberry-Orange Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 25 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 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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- 67
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 13
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan over medium heat, mix the fresh whole cranberries, cranberry sauce, orange marmalade, onion, apple, green bell pepper, salt, jalapeno, lime juice, and liqueur.
- 2
Cook until the cranberries crack open. Lower the heat and simmer until the mixture reduces by one third (approximately 3 hours). Take off the heat, cover, and let cool overnight.
- Calories 202.72 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 1.54 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 47.12 g 17%
- Total Fat 2.06 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.66 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.6 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 39.14 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 2.23 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 39.18 g --
- Added Sugars 1.32 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 17.35 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.57 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 222.38 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 25.69 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 5.08 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.
- Citrus 🍊
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Sam's Spicy Cranberry Orange Sauce is made with 10 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 3 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cooked Apples, Cranberry, Cranberry Sauce, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 202.72 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sam's Spicy Cranberry-Orange Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooked Apples, Cranberry, Cranberry Sauce, Diced Onion, Green Bell Pepper. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sam's Spicy Cranberry-Orange Sauce?
- About 3 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 202.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sam's Spicy Cranberry-Orange Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Sam's Spicy Cranberry-Orange Sauce healthy?
- Sam's Spicy Cranberry-Orange Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 202.72 calories and 1.54 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, Onions 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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