Cherry-Cranberry Sauce

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Cherry-Cranberry Sauce
45 min.
8
107kcal

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As the holiday season approaches, nothing brings warmth and joy to the table quite like a rich, homemade sauce. This delightful Cherry-Cranberry Sauce is a vibrant addition to your meals, offering a perfect balance of tartness from cranberries and the sweet embrace of cherries, all enhanced by a splash of amaretto. It's not just a side dish; it's an experience that elevates any festive gathering.

Whether you’re preparing a Thanksgiving feast or simply looking for a versatile condiment to pair with roasted meats and desserts, this sauce will surely impress your guests. The tantalizing aroma of fresh ginger and warm cinnamon wafts through your kitchen, preparing everyone's taste buds for a delicious bite. Plus, this recipe is both vegetarian and gluten-free, making it accessible for a variety of dietary preferences and needs.

In just 45 minutes, you’ll have a beautiful, ruby-red sauce packed with flavor and nutritional benefits. With only 107 calories per serving, it's a guilt-free addition that showcases the natural sweetness of fruits. Make ahead and store in the fridge, allowing the flavors to deepen and develop over the week. This Cherry-Cranberry Sauce is not just a dish; it’s a delightful blend of tradition and creativity that’ll keep everyone coming back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup amaretto 
  • 10 ounces cherries frozen
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • 15 ounces cranberries fresh
  • piece ginger peeled ( 1 inch)
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • tablespoon butter unsalted

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Heat butter in a medium saucepan overmedium-high heat. Cook ginger and cinnamonuntil ginger becomes fragrant, 1to 2 minutes. Carefully add amaretto andcook until liquid thickens and reduces byhalf, about 1 minute.
  2. Add cranberries,cherries, sugar and 1/2 cup water. Coverand bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low andsimmer until cranberries break apartand sauce thickens, 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and cool to roomtemperature.
  4. Transfer to an airtight containerand refrigerate for up to 1 week.
  5. Self

Nutrition Facts

Calories107kcal
Protein2.63%
Fat14.38%
Carbs82.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.64
Glycemic Load
7.48
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
2.9426087239838%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
35.39mg
Delphinidin
4.08mg
Malvidin
0.23mg
Pelargonidin
0.27mg
Peonidin
26.66mg
Catechin
1.75mg
Epigallocatechin
0.51mg
Epicatechin
4.09mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.52mg
Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
3.54mg
Quercetin
8.7mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:107.11kcal
5.36%
Fat:1.61g
2.48%
Saturated Fat:0.93g
5.79%
Carbohydrates:20.91g
6.97%
Net Carbohydrates:18.16g
6.61%
Sugar:15.44g
17.15%
Cholesterol:3.76mg
1.25%
Sodium:2.03mg
0.09%
Alcohol:1.92g
100%
Alcohol %:2.32%
100%
Protein:0.66g
1.33%
Vitamin C:9.97mg
12.09%
Manganese:0.24mg
12.08%
Fiber:2.74g
10.97%
Vitamin E:0.77mg
5.15%
Potassium:128.12mg
3.66%
Vitamin K:3.56µg
3.39%
Copper:0.06mg
2.85%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.47%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.31%
Vitamin A:98.67IU
1.97%
Magnesium:7.79mg
1.95%
Iron:0.27mg
1.52%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.49%
Phosphorus:14.53mg
1.45%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.11%
Calcium:10.81mg
1.08%
Source:Epicurious