How to Make Instant Pot® Port Cranberry Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Instant Pot® Port Cranberry Sauce is a delightful twist on the traditional cranberry sauce that you typically find on the Thanksgiving table. This recipe incorporates the rich and robust flavors of port wine, which adds a unique depth and complexity to the sauce. Additionally, the Instant Pot® makes this recipe quick and easy to prepare, allowing you to spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your loved ones during the holidays.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds fresh cranberries
  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar
  • ½ cup port
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Combine cranberries, sugar, port, and salt in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Add cinnamon stick and select Saute function; cook until sauce thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove and discard cinnamon stick.
  • Blend sauce with an immersion blender for a smoother consistency. Let cool; sauce will continue to thicken naturally.
  • Nutrition

    111 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 11mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 6mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 44mg