Here’s a detailed breakdown of Ocean Spray Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce — what it is, what’s in it, its nutrition, how to use it, and some tips:
What Is It / Description
- It’s a canned cranberry sauce made with whole cranberries, giving it a chunky, “berry” texture. (www2.oceanspray.com)
- According to Ocean Spray: “Sweet, tangy and tart got together … no artificial flavors or preservatives.” (www2.oceanspray.com)
- Uses 100% North American cranberries. (haggen.com)
Ingredients
- Cranberries
- High fructose corn syrup (Bakers Plus)
- Corn syrup (Bakers Plus)
- Water (Bakers Plus)
Nutrition Facts (per Serving)
A typical serving is ¼ cup (70 g). (Target)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 110 (fatsecret) |
| Total Fat | 0 g (MyFoodDiary) |
| Sodium | ~10 mg (haggen.com) |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28 g (Nutrition Value) |
| Dietary Fiber | ~1 g (MyFoodDiary) |
| Sugars | ~22–23 g (includes ~19 g added sugar) (MyFoodDiary) |
| Protein | 0 g (MyFoodDiary) |
Key Features / Highlights
- No artificial preservatives or artificial colors. (www2.oceanspray.com)
- Very versatile: can be used not only as a classic side (like with turkey) but also in baking or other recipes. (www2.oceanspray.com)
- It’s “jiggle-y” — thanks to the berry texture, it retains a jelly-like consistency but with whole fruit pieces. (Target)
Ways to Use It / Recipe Ideas
- Holiday side: Serve with roast turkey or chicken.
- Baking: Use as a filling or swirl in muffins, cheesecakes, or tarts.
- Sauce upgrade: You can “dress it up” by gently simmering with orange juice, apple, or spices. Ina Garten suggests adding orange juice, orange zest, and grated apple to the canned sauce and simmering for 15 minutes for a homemade feel. (Food & Wine)
- Condiment: Use it on sandwiches, burgers, or even with cheese.
Homemade Version (If You Can’t Find the Can)
Ocean Spray provides a simple recipe:
- Boil 1 cup water + 1 cup sugar, then add fresh or frozen cranberries.
- Boil gently for ~10 minutes, stirring occasionally. (oceanspray.com)
Storage & Handling Tips
- Once opened, refrigerate the remaining sauce. (haggen.com)
- Use a clean spoon — helps prevent contamination and preserve flavor.
If you like, I can check current prices for this sauce in Lahore / Pakistan (or online stores that ship there) — do you want me to do that?
