Cranberry Sauce
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Cranberry sauce is a sweet-tart condiment made from cranberries, sugar, and water, often enhanced with citrus zest, spices like cinnamon, or orange juice. It is a traditional American accompaniment to Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, though its roots trace back to Native American preparations of the native North American berry.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sauce is primarily a source of carbohydrates from sugar and the berries' natural fructose, with minimal fat or protein. A typical 1/4-cup serving provides around 100-110 calories and is a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants from the cranberries.
💡 What's interesting
Cranberry sauce is unique for its jellied, cylindrical shape when store-bought, a result of being cooked and canned. Nutritionally, the cranberries themselves contain proanthocyanidins, compounds studied for their potential to support urinary tract health.