Mulled Cranberry Sauce Recipe

Upgrade your holiday table with this sensational Mulled Cranberry Sauce! Inspired by a 1999 Bon Appetit recipe, this homemade version blows canned cranberry sauce out of the water. Perfectly balanced sweet and tart, it's incredibly versatile. Double the recipe (we highly recommend it!) to enjoy all year round. Use it as a stunning tart or cheesecake topping, or even as a unique glaze for goat cheese and gorgonzola tart bites! Prepare to be amazed by this vibrant and flavorful cranberry sauce.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 97.2 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mulled Cranberry Sauce

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How to Make Mulled Cranberry Sauce

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to a medium-thick syrup and reduced to 2 2/3 cups (approximately 12-15 minutes).
  4. Remove from heat and transfer the sauce to a heatproof bowl.
  5. Allow the sauce to cool completely to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 3 hours to allow flavors to meld. This will also help the sauce thicken further.
  6. Enjoy! Serve with your favorite holiday dishes or use as a topping for desserts and appetizers.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

64g

Fat

0g

Carbs

6g