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Gingery Cranberry Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Gingery Cranberry Sauce
Servings: 2
Lunch

This Gingery Cranberry Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat
Refrigerate the sauce for up to 5 days or transfer to a freezer-safe resealable bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. If desired, warm the sauce in the microwave or serve at room temperature.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. cranberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/3 c. light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. orange zest
  • 3/4 c. fresh orange juice (from 2 oranges)
  • 1 tbsp. fresh ginger

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, orange zest, fresh orange juice, and fresh ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Cranberries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Gingery Cranberry Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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