How to Make Brown Sugar and Port Cranberry Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thanksgiving dinner wouldn't be complete without a delicious cranberry sauce, and this Brown Sugar and Port Cranberry Sauce is sure to be a hit at your holiday table. This recipe takes the traditional cranberry sauce up a notch with the addition of rich and robust port wine, which adds depth and complexity to the sauce. Combined with the sweetness of brown sugar, this cranberry sauce is the perfect balance of tart and sweet, making it a perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving turkey.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
  • ¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 large orange, juiced and zested
  • 9 tablespoons port wine

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, brown sugar, orange zest and juice, and port wine. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the cranberries have popped and the sauce has thickened, about 15 minutes. Cool, and refrigerate overnight before serving.
  • Nutrition

    122 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 7mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 31mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 121mg