Good question! Here’s a breakdown of Ocean Spray Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce — what it is, nutrition, ingredients, uses, and tips:
What Is It
- This is a whole-berry cranberry sauce from Ocean Spray. Rather than being a smooth jelly, it has whole or partially whole cranberries, giving it a chunky texture and a fruity, tart-sweet flavor. (Target)
- Comes in a 14 oz (about 396 g) can. (Bakers Plus)
- No artificial flavors or preservatives, according to the product description. (Haggen)
Nutrition (per serving)
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (70 g) (fatsecret)
- Calories: 110 kcal (fatsecret)
- Carbohydrates: ~28 g (fatsecret)
- Sugars: ~22 g (which includes a lot of added sugars) (MyFoodDiary)
- Dietary Fiber: ~1 g (Nutrition Value)
- Sodium: Very low, about 10 mg per serving. (Bakers Plus)
- Protein & Fat: Essentially 0 g. (MyFoodDiary)
Ingredients
- Cranberries
- High Fructose Corn Syrup
- Corn Syrup
- Water (Bakers Plus)
Uses & Serving Ideas
You can use this cranberry sauce in a lot of ways, not just for a holiday turkey. Here are some ideas:
- Classic side: Serve it chilled or warm alongside roast turkey or chicken.
- Glazes & sauces: Use it to make a sweet‑tart sauce for pork or chicken. For example, you can make a cranberry sweet & sour sauce with brown sugar, pineapple juice, vinegar, and soy sauce. (Ocean Spray)
- Chutney: Turn it into a cranberry chutney by simmering with chopped apple, raisins, vinegar, and warming spices (cinnamon, ginger, etc.). (Ocean Spray)
- Baking / dessert: Some people swirl it into cakes, muffins, cheesecakes, or even use it like jam. Reddit users suggest mixing it into quick breads or on toast. (Reddit)
- Sandwiches: Use it as a condiment on sandwiches — especially turkey or ham sandwiches.
Tips & Notes
- When opening the can: Life‑hack — the classic “jiggle‑wiggle ridges” of the cranberry sauce helps it slide out nicely. (Target)
- To make it taste more homemade: Ina Garten suggests simmering the canned sauce with a little orange juice, orange zest, and grated apple. (Food & Wine)
- Storage: Once opened, refrigerate any leftovers. (Haggen)
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