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Mulled Wine Cranberry Sauce
In this sweet-tart twist on a classic, fresh cranberries are simmered with red wine and classic mulling spices. An optional, but recommended, splash of brandy makes this adult cranberry sauce an elegant addition to any holiday table. Makes about 2 cups cranberry sauce.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 16 servings (2 tablespoons)
Calories: 75 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 3/4 cup dry red wine (such as Cabernet Sauvignon)
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1 cup light brown sugar *
- grated zest of one orange
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- pinch ground cloves
- pinch ground cardamom
- 1 tablespoon brandy (optional, but recommended)
Instructions
- In a large pot, stir together all ingredients except for the brandy. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and simmer until most of the cranberries have "burst" and are soft.
- Remove from heat and stir in brandy, if using.
- Cool to room temperature and serve. Sauce will thicken upon standing.
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Notes
- Sauce can be made up to 5 days in advance and stored, covered, in the refrigerator, or up to 2 months in the freezer.
- Return to room temperature before serving.
- *If you prefer your cranberry sauce on the more tart side, reduce sugar to 3/4 cup.
Nutrition Information
Calories
75kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
40mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
15IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2.8mg
(3%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings (2 tablespoons)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 75kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.