Cranberry Sauce With Pinot Noir Recipe

Name: Cranberry Sauce With Pinot Noir
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 whole allspice berries; 10 whole cloves; 10 whole black peppercorns; 4 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries; 1 1/2 cups Oregon pinot noir; 1 cup light brown sugar, loosely packed; 1 cup clover or wildflower honey; 1 cup fresh orange juice; 6 strips orange zest, about 1 inch by 3 inches, removed with a vegetable peeler; 2 (4-inch) sprigs rosemary; 1 small cinnamon stick; 1 vanilla pod

Servings: persons

10 whole allspice berries
10 whole cloves
10 whole black peppercorns
4 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries
1 1/2 cups Oregon pinot noir
1 cup light brown sugar, loosely packed
1 cup clover or wildflower honey
1 cup fresh orange juice
6 strips orange zest, about 1 inch by 3 inches, removed with a vegetable peeler
2 (4-inch) sprigs rosemary
1 small cinnamon stick
1 vanilla pod

1
Combine allspice, cloves and peppercorns in a spice grinder or coffee grinder and pulse until finely ground.
2
In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, wine, brown sugar, honey, orange juice, orange zest, rosemary, cinnamon stick and ground spices.
3
With the tip of a paring knife, split vanilla pod lengthwise.
4
Use the back of the knife to scrape seeds from pod.
5
Add seeds and pod to pot.
6
Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer.
7
Cook, stirring often, until cranberries have burst and liquid thickens slightly, about 15 minutes.
8
Remove from heat and discard zest, rosemary sprigs, cinnamon stick and vanilla pod.
9
Transfer mixture to a bowl and let cool.

693

kcal

Calories

Fat

157

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 whole allspice berries, 10 whole cloves, 10 whole black peppercorns, 4 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Sauce With Pinot Noir falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cranberry Sauce With Pinot Noir

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Variations & substitutions

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