Cranberries in Red Wine
Elevate your holiday table with the sophisticated and aromatic flavors of Cranberries in Red Wine. This quick and easy recipe combines tart fresh cranberries with the richness of dry red wine, sweetened with a touch of sugar, and infused with warm hints of orange zest, cinnamon, cloves, and vanilla. Ready in just 25 minutes, this elegant dish strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tangy, making it a versatile addition to any meal. Serve it warm or chilled as a dazzling side dish, a flavorful topping for desserts, or spooned over creamy yogurt or ice cream. Perfect for festive gatherings or a refined seasonal treat, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delectable highlight fit for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 1.5 cups Dry red wine
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 3 Whole cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Water
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any soft or damaged ones.
In a medium saucepan, combine the red wine, water, and granulated sugar. Stir over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved completely.
Add the fresh cranberries, orange zest, cinnamon stick, and whole cloves to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have burst and the mixture has thickened slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool for about 10 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the cinnamon stick and whole cloves.
Transfer the cranberries and sauce to a serving dish or airtight container. Let it cool completely before serving or storing in the refrigerator.
Serve warm or chilled as a side dish, a topping for desserts, or even over yogurt or ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
868 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 43 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.4 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 117.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 831 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
