Citrus-Spiced Cranberry Orange Sauce
Citrus-Spiced Cranberry Orange Sauce balances tart cranberries with sweet brown sugar and bright orange, rounded out by warm cinnamon. It cooks into a spoonable, jammy relish with a glossy finish and layered spice that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or a holiday spread. Serve it warm or chilled alongside turkey, ham, or hearty vegetarian mains.
- Prep1 hr 25 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves64
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Citrus-Spiced Cranberry Orange 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
- 5 / 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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- 72
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the cranberries, grated orange rind, cinnamon, orange juice, brown sugar, and enough water to cover the cranberries into a saucepan.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- 3
Immediately lower the heat and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the sauce has thickened.
- 4
Taste for sweetness and add more sugar if needed.
- 5
You cannot overcook it, so keep cooking until you reach a thick consistency.
- 6
Let the mixture cool slightly, then refrigerate in a covered container.
- Calories 34.98 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 9.04 g 3%
- 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 0.54 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.86 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 7.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.31 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 2.51 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 15.7 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 5.92 mg Low Source 7%
- 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
Citrus Spiced Cranberry Orange Sauce is made with 6 ingredients and serves 64. It takes about 2 hrs 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Sticks, Cranberry, and Dried Orange Peel. Each serving provides about 34.98 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Citrus-Spiced Cranberry Orange Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Sticks, Cranberry, Dried Orange Peel, Orange Juice. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Citrus-Spiced Cranberry Orange Sauce?
- About 2 hrs 35 mins in total: 1 hr 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 34.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Citrus-Spiced Cranberry Orange Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Citrus-Spiced Cranberry Orange Sauce healthy?
- Citrus-Spiced Cranberry Orange Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 34.98 calories and 0.07 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. 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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