Delicious Cranberry Pineapple Sauce
Brighten up your holiday table with this zesty and vibrant Cranberry Pineapple Sauce, a unique twist on the classic cranberry dish. Bursting with fresh cranberries, sweet pineapple chunks, and a hint of warm cinnamon, this recipe is perfectly balanced with the tang of orange juice and the aromatic zest of orange peel. In just 25 minutes, you’ll have a versatile sauce that thickens beautifully as it cools, making it an ideal make-ahead side dish. Whether served chilled alongside roasted turkey or spooned over creamy desserts, this easy cranberry pineapple sauce is sure to become a crowd-favorite at your festive gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 1.5 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries under cool water, discarding any that are soft or shriveled.
In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, pineapple chunks, granulated sugar, orange juice, water, ground cinnamon, and orange zest.
Stir the mixture well and place the saucepan over medium heat.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens slightly.
Use the back of a spoon to gently mash some of the cranberries and pineapple chunks for a more uniform texture if desired, or leave it chunky for a rustic feel.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the cranberry pineapple sauce to cool to room temperature.
The sauce will thicken further as it cools. Transfer it to a serving bowl or airtight container.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Serve cold or at room temperature as a side dish to your holiday feast or as a topping for desserts like cheesecake or ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
967 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 251.8 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 209.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 898 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
