Thanksgiving Cranberry Wine Sauce Recipe

Elevate your Thanksgiving feast with this family-favorite cranberry wine sauce! A delightful blend of tart cranberries, sweet wine, and warming spices, this recipe is the perfect complement to roasted turkey or ham. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make, yet incredibly flavorful sauce that adds a touch of elegance to your holiday table.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 605.6 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.9 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Thanksgiving Cranberry Wine Sauce

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How to Make Thanksgiving Cranberry Wine Sauce

  1. Combine cranberries, red wine, orange zest, orange juice, sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, cloves, and allspice in a medium saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened slightly, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted and incorporated.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness or spices as needed.
  6. Serve warm over your Thanksgiving turkey or ham. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

445g

Fat

0g

Carbs

43g