Cranberry Port Sauce Recipe

Impress your guests this Christmas with this festive Cranberry Port Sauce! Made with fresh cranberries, rich port wine, and a hint of orange, this luxurious sauce is the perfect complement to your Christmas bird (turkey, duck, or goose!). Prepare it ahead of time – it tastes even better the next day! Recipe courtesy of Crabtree & Evelyn.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 85.4 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cranberry Port Sauce

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How to Make Cranberry Port Sauce

  1. Combine 12 ounces fresh cranberries, 1 cup ruby port wine, ½ cup granulated sugar, zest of 1 orange, and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger in a non-reactive saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 12-15 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  4. Remove the ginger using a fine-mesh sieve or by carefully discarding the ginger pieces.
  5. Stir in 2 tablespoons of your favorite cranberry jelly (or other fruit jelly) for extra shine and sweetness.
  6. Allow the sauce to cool completely to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

52g

Fat

0g

Carbs

6g

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