Cranberry Orange Port Sauce
Elevate your holiday table with the irresistible flavors of Cranberry Orange Port Sauce—a sophisticated twist on a classic favorite. This vibrant dish combines tart, plump cranberries with the zesty brightness of freshly squeezed orange juice and fragrant orange zest. A splash of rich port wine adds depth and elegance, while a hint of warm spices from cinnamon and cloves creates a perfectly balanced symphony of flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, this sauce boasts a silky texture and deep ruby hue, making it as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for pairing with turkey, roasted meats, or even as a topping for brie or desserts, this make-ahead recipe is a must for stress-free entertaining. Add a touch of gourmet flair to your holiday spread with this easy, flavorful, and crowd-pleasing cranberry sauce!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cups Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.5 cups Port wine
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 piece Cinnamon stick
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground cloves
- 0.5 cups Water
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and set them aside in a colander to drain.
In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice, orange zest, port wine, granulated sugar, cinnamon stick, ground cloves, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves completely, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the cranberries to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
Remove the saucepan from heat and discard the cinnamon stick.
Allow the sauce to cool to room temperature before transferring it to a serving bowl or storage container.
Refrigerate the sauce for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1028 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 25 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 227.3 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 193.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 101 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 818 mg | 17% | |
*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.
