Light Cranberry Pear Sauce
Brighten up your holiday table or everyday meals with this irresistibly sweet-tart Light Cranberry Pear Sauce! Made with fresh cranberries, ripe pears, and a splash of orange juice, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of vibrant flavors and natural sweetness, thanks to a touch of honey and warm cinnamon. The addition of vanilla extract and a hint of zesty lemon elevates this sauce to gourmet status, while its light, homemade touch makes it a healthier alternative to store-bought options. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with turkey, roasted pork, or even as a topping for yogurt and oatmeal. Whether served warm, chilled, or at room temperature, this easy cranberry sauce will quickly become a favorite at any gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 medium ripe pears (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 0.5 cup water
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
Rinse and drain the fresh cranberries, removing any that are bruised or shriveled.
Peel, core, and dice the pears into small chunks.
In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, diced pears, orange juice, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the honey, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
Simmer the mixture for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have burst, the pears have softened, and the sauce has thickened.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly for 5-10 minutes.
Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
616 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.1 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.1 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 108.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 944 mg | 20% | |
*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.
