Superb Cranberry Sauce with Apples and Pears
Superb Cranberry Sauce with Apples and Pears balances tart cranberries with juicy apples and pears, simmered in orange juice and infused with warm whole spices. After resting overnight, the flavors deepen into a glossy, spoonable relish that’s bright, gently spiced, and perfect for holiday spreads or alongside roasted meats and sandwiches.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves32
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Superb Cranberry Sauce with Apples and Pears, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 19 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 76
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 17
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, and cloves in the center of an 8-inch square of cheesecloth. Gather the edges of the cheesecloth and tie with kitchen twine to secure. Put the sachet into a large saucepan with the cranberries and orange juice. Bring to a boil over high heat, and cook until the berries start to burst, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the apples, pears, white sugar, and brown sugar. Return to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 25 minutes until the apples and pears are slightly soft.
- 3
Remove and discard the spice sachet.
- 4
Scrape the sauce into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate overnight.
- 5
Serve cold.
- Calories 181.76 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 0.5 g Low Source 1%
- Carbohydrate 47.38 g --
- Total Fat 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.01 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 2.12 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 2.77 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 41.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 9.68 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.22 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 94.59 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 5.26 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 5.57 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 🍊
About This Recipe
Superb Cranberry Sauce with Apples and Pears is made with 9 ingredients and serves 32. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bosc Pear, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Sticks, and Dried Cranberry. Each serving provides about 181.76 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Superb Cranberry Sauce with Apples and Pears made of?
- The main ingredients are Bosc Pear, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Sticks, Dried Cranberry, Gala Apple. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Superb Cranberry Sauce with Apples and Pears?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 181.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Superb Cranberry Sauce with Apples and Pears easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Superb Cranberry Sauce with Apples and Pears healthy?
- Superb Cranberry Sauce with Apples and Pears has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 181.76 calories and 0.5 g of protein, or 1% 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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