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 if needed)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon zest more for garnish if desired
- 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 and a pinch of salt in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil.
- Add cranberries and return to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium low for 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally until cranberries pop open. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Garnish with orange zest if desired.