Ginger and Pear Cranberry Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 3

Lunch

This Ginger and Pear Cranberry Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Cranberry sauce takes a walk on the spicy side with the addition of fresh ginger.

Ingredients

1 bag cranberries
2 Bosc or Anjou pears
1 tbsp. grated peeled fresh ginger
3/4 c. sugar
.24 c. water
Pear slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

In 3-quart saucepan, heat all ingredients except pear garnish to boiling on high, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, 5 to 7 minutes or until most cranberries pop and pears are tender, stirring occasionally. (Mixture will thicken as it chills.)
Spoon sauce into serving bowl; cover and refrigerate 3 hours or up to 4 days. Garnish with pear slices. Nutritional information is based on a 1/4-cup serving.
Variations:Classic Marmalade Cranberry Sauce: Prepare cranberry sauce as above in step 1, except omit pears and ginger and use only 1/2 cup sugar. In step 2, cook only 3 to 4 minutes or until most cranberries pop. After removing from heat, stir in 1/2 cup sweet orange marmalade. Complete recipe as in step 3. Omit garnish. Makes about 2 1/4 cups. Nutritional information is based on a 1/4-cup serving: About 105 calories, 0 g protein, 27 g carbohydrate, 0 g total fat, 2 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 25 mg sodium. Southwestern Cranberry Sauce: Prepare cranberry sauce as above in step 1, except omit pears and ginger and add 1 jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped, 1 teaspoon grated fresh lime peel, and 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice to cranberry mixture. In step 2, cook only 3 to 4 minutes or until most cranberries pop. Complete recipe as in step 3. Omit garnish. Makes about 2 cups. Nutritional information is based on a 1/4-cup serving: About 90 calories, 0 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate, 0 g total fat, 2 g fiber, 0 mg cholesterol, 20 mg sodium.

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

Is Ginger and Pear Cranberry Sauce good for PCOS?

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

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

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

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 3 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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