Nantucket Cranberry Sauce

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Nantucket Cranberry Sauce
30 min.
7
119kcal

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Elevate your holiday table with a delightful twist on a classic favorite: Nantucket Cranberry Sauce. This vibrant, tangy sauce is not only a feast for the eyes but also a burst of flavor that perfectly complements your festive meals. Whether you're serving it alongside turkey, ham, or a hearty vegetarian dish, this sauce adds a refreshing contrast that will leave your guests craving more.

What makes this recipe truly special is its unique blend of ingredients. The natural tartness of fresh or frozen cranberries is beautifully balanced by the rich sweetness of maple syrup and molasses, while the zesty orange juice brings a bright, citrusy note that ties everything together. With just a hint of brown sugar and a touch of butter, this sauce is both simple and sophisticated, making it an ideal side dish for any occasion.

Not only is this Nantucket Cranberry Sauce vegetarian and gluten-free, but it also comes together in just 30 minutes, allowing you to spend more time enjoying the company of your loved ones. With only 119 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free. So, whether you're preparing for a holiday feast or simply looking to add a burst of flavor to your everyday meals, this cranberry sauce is sure to impress. Get ready to savor the taste of the season!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons brown sugar packed
  • teaspoons butter 
  • 12 ounce cranberries fresh thawed
  • 0.3 cup maple syrup 
  • 0.3 cup blackstrap molasses 
  • cup orange juice 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Place the orange juice, maple syrup, molasses, brown sugar, butter, and salt in a pan. Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low, and stir in the cranberries. Cook until cranberries pop, about 10 minutes. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cook and stir until mixture reduces to approximately 1 3/4 cups, about 10 minutes. Cool, cover, and refrigerate until needed.

Nutrition Facts

Calories119kcal
Protein1.57%
Fat9.53%
Carbs88.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.5
Glycemic Load
10.5
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.2439129938898%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
22.56mg
Delphinidin
3.73mg
Malvidin
0.21mg
Pelargonidin
0.16mg
Peonidin
23.89mg
Catechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin
0.36mg
Epicatechin
2.12mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.47mg
Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
4.23mg
Naringenin
0.76mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
3.24mg
Quercetin
7.3mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:118.84kcal
5.94%
Fat:1.3g
2.01%
Saturated Fat:0.75g
4.68%
Carbohydrates:27.38g
9.13%
Net Carbohydrates:25.56g
9.29%
Sugar:22.04g
24.49%
Cholesterol:3.07mg
1.02%
Sodium:99.37mg
4.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.49g
0.97%
Manganese:0.63mg
31.48%
Vitamin C:24.52mg
29.72%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.83%
Magnesium:38.49mg
9.62%
Potassium:313.21mg
8.95%
Fiber:1.82g
7.28%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
6.15%
Copper:0.1mg
5.1%
Calcium:46.34mg
4.63%
Vitamin E:0.69mg
4.59%
Iron:0.77mg
4.29%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.35%
Selenium:2.25µg
3.22%
Vitamin B5:0.31mg
3.11%
Folate:11.17µg
2.79%
Vitamin A:135.72IU
2.71%
Vitamin K:2.57µg
2.44%
Vitamin B3:0.31mg
1.57%
Phosphorus:15.49mg
1.55%
Zinc:0.18mg
1.19%
Source:Allrecipes