Calendar Girls Curvaceous Cranberry And Kumquat Sauce With Port Recipe

A vibrant and festive cranberry sauce, inspired by a classic recipe! This elegant sauce features plump cranberries and sweet kumquats, simmered with rich port wine and a hint of warming cinnamon. Perfect for Christmas dinner or any holiday gathering, it's also easily adaptable for non-alcoholic versions. Impress your guests with this show-stopping, easy-to-make sauce – the perfect complement to roasted meats, poultry, or even cheese and crackers!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 197 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Calendar Girls Curvaceous Cranberry And Kumquat Sauce With Port

  1. Combine 12 ounces fresh cranberries, 8 kumquats (finely chopped), 1/2 cup orange juice, and 1 cinnamon stick in a medium saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, or until cranberries have burst and softened.
  3. Remove the cinnamon stick. Stir in 1/2 cup granulated sugar.
  4. Continue to simmer gently for another 10 minutes, or until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup ruby port (optional; omit for non-alcoholic version and add an extra 1/4 cup orange juice).
  6. (For freezing): Cool completely before transferring to a freezer-safe container. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating gently.
  7. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

149g

Fat

0g

Carbs

15g