Cranberry Sauce with Port
Elevate your holiday table with this luxurious Cranberry Sauce with Port, a festive twist on the classic accompaniment. Made with fresh, tart cranberries and a splash of rich, velvety port wine, this sauce packs a bold flavor punch that perfectly balances sweet and tangy notes. Hints of orange zest and juice add a citrusy brightness, while a cinnamon stick and optional ground cloves infuse warm, aromatic spices. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy recipe creates a luscious, jewel-toned sauce that thickens beautifully as it cools. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion, this cranberry sauce pairs wonderfully with roasted turkey, ham, or even creamy brie. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for an unforgettable holiday side dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 1 cup Port wine
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 0.25 cup Orange juice
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick
- 0.125 teaspoon Ground cloves (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and discard any that are soft or damaged.
In a medium saucepan, combine the port wine, granulated sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and cinnamon stick. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Add the cranberries to the saucepan and reduce the heat to medium-low.
Cook the cranberry mixture for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens. If using ground cloves, stir them in during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the cranberry sauce to cool slightly. Discard the cinnamon stick.
Transfer the cranberry sauce to a serving dish and let it cool completely at room temperature. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Refrigerate if not serving immediately. Serve chilled or at room temperature alongside your holiday dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1225 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 236.9 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 205.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 931 mg | 20% | |
*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.
