Port Cranberry Sauce
Elevate your holiday table with this rich and flavorful Port Cranberry Sauce, the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and spiced goodness. This quick and easy recipe combines the bright tanginess of fresh cranberries with the deep, luxurious notes of port wine, enhanced by a hint of orange juice, aromatic cinnamon, and cloves. Brown sugar adds a subtle caramel depth while orange zest lends a refreshing citrus twist. Ready in just 20 minutes, this sauce pairs beautifully with roasted turkey, ham, or even as a topping for desserts like cheesecake. Whether served warm, chilled, or at room temperature, this homemade cranberry sauce is sure to become a staple for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cups port wine
- 0.25 cups orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.25 cups water
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the cranberries thoroughly under cold water and set aside.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, combine port wine, orange juice, orange zest, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and water.
Step 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally until the sugars have dissolved completely and the mixture starts to simmer.
Step 4
Add the cranberries to the saucepan and stir to combine.
Step 5
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 10-12 minutes. Stir occasionally and watch as the cranberries begin to pop and break down.
Step 6
Continue cooking until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Step 7
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool slightly. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Step 8
Transfer the port cranberry sauce to a serving bowl or airtight container. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (723.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 940.9 |
| Total Fat 0.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 31.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 203.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 173.0g | |
| Protein 2.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 100.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 716.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories