Brandied Cranberries

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Brandied Cranberries
80 min.
8
188kcal

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Indulge in the delightful taste of Brandied Cranberries, a flavorful treat that brings the essence of the holidays right to your table. This enchanting recipe celebrates the vibrant tartness of fresh cranberries, perfectly balanced with a splash of rich brandy, making it an exceptional addition to any festive gathering or cozy evening. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply looking to elevate your everyday meals, these cranberries are sure to impress.

Not only are they a feast for the taste buds, but Brandied Cranberries are also vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, ensuring that they cater to various dietary preferences. With just a handful of ingredients, including sugar and zesty orange peel, this dish comes together effortlessly, allowing you to enjoy the process as much as the result. The enticing aroma that fills your kitchen while they bake is just the cherry on top!

Ready in about 80 minutes, this recipe yields a delightful eight servings, each boasting a mere 188 calories. Serve these luscious cranberries over your favorite dessert, pair them with cheese, or simply savor them by the spoonful. No matter how you choose to enjoy them, these Brandied Cranberries are destined to become a favorite, enticing guests with their stunning color and vibrant flavor. So, gather your ingredients and let the magic of this simple yet elegant recipe inspire your next culinary adventure!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce cranberries fresh
  • 1.5 cups sugar 
  • 0.3 cup brandy 
  • Tbsp orange zest shredded finely (use microplane zester)

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Sort and discard bad cranberries: Preheat oven to 325°F. Sort through cranberries and discard any that are soft or decayed.
  2. Mix cranberries, sugar, brandy, and orange zest in a 2-quart baking dish.
  3. Bake at 325°F uncovered, until most of the liquid has evaporated, 1 to 1 1/4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. Chill up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories188kcal
Protein0.5%
Fat0.92%
Carbs98.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.26
Glycemic Load
27.79
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.7978260905846%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
19.74mg
Delphinidin
3.26mg
Malvidin
0.19mg
Pelargonidin
0.14mg
Peonidin
20.9mg
Catechin
0.17mg
Epigallocatechin
0.31mg
Epicatechin
1.86mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.41mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
2.82mg
Quercetin
6.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:188.49kcal
9.42%
Fat:0.18g
0.27%
Saturated Fat:0g
0.02%
Carbohydrates:42.83g
14.28%
Net Carbohydrates:41.14g
14.96%
Sugar:39.24g
43.6%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1.37mg
0.06%
Alcohol:3.34g
100%
Alcohol %:4.63%
100%
Protein:0.22g
0.44%
Vitamin C:7.99mg
9.69%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.82%
Fiber:1.69g
6.76%
Vitamin E:0.57mg
3.77%
Vitamin K:2.13µg
2.02%
Copper:0.03mg
1.5%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.35%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.33%
Potassium:38.15mg
1.09%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.02%