Cranberry Horseradish Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
1%
Cranberry Horseradish Sauce
20 min.
8
94kcal

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Elevate your holiday gatherings and festive meals with a tantalizing burst of flavor from this delightful Cranberry Horseradish Sauce! This vibrant sauce perfectly balances the tartness of fresh or frozen cranberries with the zesty kick of horseradish, creating a truly unforgettable accompaniment for your roasted meats, sandwiches, or even as a dip for your favorite snacks. Not only is this sauce a feast for your taste buds, but it also caters to a variety of dietary preferences, being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free—making it a versatile option for everyone at the table.

Crafted in just 20 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce combines simple ingredients that you likely already have on hand, making it an ideal choice for last-minute preparations. With its vibrant color and tangy flavors, this sauce will not only complement your dishes but will also impress your guests with its homemade touch. The balance of sweetness from sugar and the heat from horseradish creates a dynamic flavor profile that is sure to leave everyone talking.

What’s even better? This Cranberry Horseradish Sauce can be prepared up to two days in advance, allowing you to enjoy stress-free meal prep without compromising on flavor or freshness. So why not add a sprinkle of pizzazz to your next meal or holiday spread? This sauce is a delicious testament to the fact that simple ingredients can create extraordinary flavors that cater to all diets!

Ingredients

  • 12 oz cranberries fresh
  • oz horseradish fresh packed finely grated prepared peeled
  • 0.7 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • wooden spoon

Directions

  1. Bring cranberries, horseradish, sugar, and water to a simmer in a 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until sugar is dissolved. Simmer, uncovered, stirring and mashing berries frequently with spoon, until berries break down, 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Serve sauce warm or at room temperature.
  3. Sauce can be made 2 days ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature or reheat over low heat before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories94kcal
Protein1.78%
Fat2.29%
Carbs95.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.76
Glycemic Load
13.84
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.5926087084024%

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:93.93kcal
4.7%
Fat:0.26g
0.39%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.14%
Carbohydrates:24.11g
8.04%
Net Carbohydrates:21.87g
7.95%
Sugar:20.15g
22.39%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:90.81mg
3.95%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.45g
0.89%
Vitamin C:11.25mg
13.63%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.03%
Fiber:2.23g
8.93%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.76%
Folate:12.54µg
3.14%
Potassium:86.66mg
2.48%
Vitamin K:2.4µg
2.29%
Magnesium:8.39mg
2.1%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.99%
Copper:0.04mg
1.94%
Calcium:15.77mg
1.58%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.45%
Zinc:0.22mg
1.45%
Phosphorus:11.27mg
1.13%
Iron:0.2mg
1.09%
Selenium:0.74µg
1.05%
Source:Epicurious