Ultimate Cranberry Sauce
Both versions of this cranberry sauce are fantastic! The addition of red wine gives a distinctively different flavor that is really sophisticated. Consider making it both ways or even splitting the recipe and making half of each.
Ingredients
Base recipe:
- 16 oz cranberries rinsed (approximately 4 cups)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 oranges juiced to equal 3/4 cup (supplement with orange juice or water if needed)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon zest more for garnish if desired
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Red Wine Variation:
- omit 1/4 cup water
- add 1/4 port or red wine of your choice
Instructions
- Combine sugar, orange juice, water, orange zest, cinnamon and a pinch of salt in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.1 cup sugar, 2 oranges, 1/4 cup water,1 teaspoon zest, pinch of salt,⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Add cranberries and bring to a low boil.16 oz cranberries
- Reduce heat to medium low for 10-15 minutes stirring frequently until cranberries pop open.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Garnish with additional orange zest if desired.