Cranberry Port Sauce
Elevate your holiday table with this luscious Cranberry Port Sauce, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spiced flavors. Made with fresh cranberries simmered in rich port wine and vibrant orange juice, this elegant sauce is infused with warming spices like cinnamon and ground cloves for a festive touch. Quick to prepare, with just 5 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, this recipe results in a thick, glossy sauce that pairs beautifully with roasted turkey, ham, or even a cheese platter. The addition of orange zest adds a bright citrusy note, while the fragrant port lends an irresistible depth. Serve it warm or chilled, and watch as it becomes the star of your holiday meals. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas, this versatile and flavorful cranberry sauce is sure to impress your guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 1 cup Port wine
- 0.5 cup Orange juice
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Zest of an orange
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and discard any damaged berries.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the port wine, orange juice, and granulated sugar. Stir well.
Add the fresh cranberries, orange zest, cinnamon stick, ground cloves, and salt to the saucepan.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool for a few minutes. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Discard the cinnamon stick before serving.
Serve warm or chilled, and enjoy as a side dish with roasted meats or holiday meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1253 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 326 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 242.6 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 210.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.7 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1039 mg | 22% | |
*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.
