Cranberry Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Cranberry Sauce
195 min.
6
174kcal

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Looking for a delightful addition to your holiday table or a refreshing side dish for any meal? This homemade cranberry sauce is the perfect solution! Bursting with vibrant flavors and a beautiful ruby-red hue, this sauce is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, it’s a versatile condiment that complements everything from roasted turkey to creamy brie.

What makes this cranberry sauce truly special is its balance of sweetness and tartness, achieved by combining packed brown sugar with fresh orange juice. The addition of grated orange peel enhances the citrusy notes, making each bite a burst of flavor. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to prepare! Just a few minutes of cooking and a few hours of chilling, and you’ll have a delicious sauce that can be made ahead of time, freeing you up to enjoy the festivities.

This recipe is perfect for everyone at the table, as it’s vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. With only 174 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or simply looking to elevate your everyday meals, this cranberry sauce is sure to impress. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dish that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cup brown sugar packed
  • cup orange juice 
  • cups cranberries fresh
  • teaspoons orange zest grated

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. In 2-quart saucepan, heat brown sugar and orange juice to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Boil 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in cranberries.
  3. Heat to boiling. Boil about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until cranberries are popped and mixture has thickened. Stir in orange peel.
  4. Cover; refrigerate about 3 hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Calories174kcal
Protein1.1%
Fat0.63%
Carbs98.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.17
Glycemic Load
3.45
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.6208695082561%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
15.48mg
Delphinidin
2.56mg
Malvidin
0.15mg
Pelargonidin
0.11mg
Peonidin
16.39mg
Catechin
0.13mg
Epigallocatechin
0.25mg
Epicatechin
1.46mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.32mg
Eriodictyol
0.07mg
Hesperetin
4.94mg
Naringenin
0.88mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
2.23mg
Quercetin
5.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:173.91kcal
8.7%
Fat:0.13g
0.2%
Saturated Fat:0.01g
0.08%
Carbohydrates:44.44g
14.81%
Net Carbohydrates:43.08g
15.67%
Sugar:40.46g
44.96%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:11.37mg
0.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.5g
0.99%
Vitamin C:26.24mg
31.81%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.46%
Fiber:1.35g
5.41%
Potassium:159.51mg
4.56%
Calcium:38.72mg
3.87%
Folate:13.3µg
3.33%
Vitamin E:0.46mg
3.05%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.8%
Copper:0.05mg
2.73%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.59%
Magnesium:9.99mg
2.5%
Iron:0.43mg
2.36%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.29%
Vitamin A:105.47IU
2.11%
Vitamin K:1.71µg
1.63%
Phosphorus:12.3mg
1.23%
Vitamin B3:0.25mg
1.23%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.16%