Cranberry Sauce Nutrition Facts

What is cranberry sauce made of?

The most basic cranberry sauce consists of cranberries boiled in sugar water until the berries pop and the mixture thickens. Some recipes include other ingredients such as slivered almonds, orange juice, orange zest, ginger, maple syrup, port, or cinnamon.

What does cranberry sauce taste like?

A good cranberry sauce should be tart with balanced sweetness. It should have distinct cranberry flavor—complementary notes like cinnamon, allspice, and citrus are welcome, as long as they didn’t overpower the berry.

Is cranberry sauce just jam?

Sauce is a bit of a misnomer, as cranberry sauce is actually a fruit jam. Cranberries are naturally high in pectin. When cooked with sugar and acid (often lemon juice, but in our case orange juice), the pectin is released and gels the fruit.

What can I substitute for cranberry sauce?

4 alternatives to cranberry sauce

• Chunky Tomato Pear Ketchup. This chili-style tomato sauce, made with fresh pear and golden raisins, is delicious when served alongside a roast but also makes a tasty spread in a sandwich. …
• Chunky Tomato Pear Ketchup. …
• Apple Walnut Chutney. …
• Secret Sauce. …
• Chili Garlic Sauce.

What’s the difference between cranberry sauce and jelly?

Cranberry sauce can be served either as a gooey liquid or as a solid jelly. The jellied version is solid enough to retain the shape of the container in which it’s placed whereas the sauce version is much more fluid. The difference between the fluid sauce and the jelly versions comes down to pectin.

Why is it called cranberry sauce?

By the Civil War cranberry sauce was so ingrained as an American dish that General Ulysses S. Grant ordered cranberries served to soldiers as part of their Thanksgiving meal.

Is canned cranberry sauce ready to eat?

Chill the sauce in the fridge until you’re ready to serve it. Once the sauce has cooled somewhat, put it in the fridge to chill it completely. When you’re ready to eat, just take the bowl out of the fridge and add a serving spoon. This dish can be made up to 2 days in advance of your meal.

What do you eat with cranberry sauce?

We know that cranberry sauce goes with turkey. But it also goes with chicken, pork and beef. Try baking chicken breasts or pork chops and then brush with cranberry sauce 5 minutes before they’re done, longer for a more caramelized exterior.