Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: Single
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Holiday: Thanksgiving
Christmas
Meal Type: Sauces
Ingredients
1/2 cup Ruby port
3 1-by-3 inch strips of orange zest, cut into thin matchsticks
1/2 cup Fresh orange juice
12 ounces Fresh cranberries
3/4 cup Sugar
Preparation
In a medium saucepan, combine the port with the orange zest and orange juice and bring to a boil. Add the cranberries and sugar and simmer over moderately low heat until the sauce is jamlike, about 25 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and serve warm or at room temperature.
Cook's Notes
The cranberry sauce can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. Makes 2 cups. (1/4 cup servings)
Bonus ingredients:
Both cranberries and wine are functional foods that provide health benefits beyond the usual nutrients.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 122
;
Total Fat: 0 g
;
Saturated Fat: 0 g
;
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0 g
;
Carbohydrates: 27 g
;
Protein: 0.3 g
;
Vitamin A: 54 IU
;
Vitamin C: 15 mg
;
Calcium: 7 mg
;
Sodium: 1.4 mg
;
Iron: 0.4 mg
;
Fiber: 2 g