A Thanksgiving table is simple not complete without cranberry sauce. I grew up in a home that relied on the twist of a can opener to prep the jellied sauce that came out of a can. After learning how simple it is to make cranberry sauce on the stovetop, the can is a thing of the past.
Here ruby port is reduced bringing depth of flavor to piquant cranberries. Orange zest and ginger bring a unique tang to the sauce that complements the traditional holiday spread.
Ingredients
- fresh or frozen cranberries
- granulated sugar
- brown sugar
- Orange zest from one large orange
- Ruby Port
- balsamic vinegar
- fresh ginger
- Orange juice from one large orange
See Recipe Card for quantities
Jump to RecipeInstructions
Add the sugar and brown sugar to cranberries and stir to combine.
Add orange zest, ruby port, balsamic vinegar, and ginger and stir until combined.
Bring to a simmer stirring until sugars have dissolved. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally.
Simmer until the cranberries burst, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in orange juice. Cool completely.
Equipment
- small saucepan
- wooden spoon
- measuring spoons
- measuring cup
- microplane grater or box grater
- juicer (optional)
Considerations
- Add an Apple: For apple cranberry sauce, reduce cranberries to 8 oz. and add a cored and diced honey crisp or Fuji apple.
- Leftovers = Tasty Appetizer: Shave the top off of an 8 oz. wheel of brie. Top with leftover cranberry sauce. Add a few tablespoons of chopped pecans if you want. Place the brie on parchment paper in a baking dish and back for 15 minutes at 350℉. Serve with cracked or crostini.
- Leftovers = Tasty Grilled Cheese Sandwich: Butter the outside of two pieces of sourdough bread -- or any substantial bread. Spread the other side of bread with mayonnaise. Layer with a slice of nutty aged cheddar, sliced (leftover) turkey or ham. Mix a teaspoon of dijon mustard with 2 Tbsp. leftover cranberry sauce and spread over turkey/ham. Top with two or three slices of bacon, and another slice of cheddar. Top with remaining slice of bread. Grill the sandwich over medium heat in a skillet until both sides are golden brown and cheese has melted.
- Gluten Free Entertaining: This is a recipe for entertaining. It can be prepared in advance. AND it is gluten free. And it can easily be doubled -- or tripled!
🍽️ Recipe
Cranberry Sauce with Port, Citrus and Ginger
Ingredients
- 1 12-ounce bag fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 teaspoono Orange zest (from one large orange)
- ½ cup Ruby Port
- 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- ½ cup fresh orange juice from one large orange
Instructions
- Add the first seven ingredients to a small heavy saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer stirring until sugars have dissolved.
- Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally until the cranberries burst, about 15 or 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in orange juice. Cool completely.
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