Gourmet Wine Cranberry Sauce with Zinfandel for Holiday Joy
Experience the festive burst of flavors with this Wine Cranberry Sauce with Zinfandel, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 12 oz Fresh Cranberries Choose firm, plump, and deep red berries.
- 1 cup Zinfandel Wine Substitute with another fruity red wine if desired.
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Balances the acidity.
- 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Adds a deeper flavor profile.
For the Spice Blend
- 4 whole Whole Cloves Imparts warm notes.
- 2 sticks Cinnamon Sticks Lends sweet-spicy flavor.
- 1 tsp Ground Allspice Heightens spice complexity.
- 1 tbsp Orange Peel Brightens the sauce.
Instructions
Making the Sauce
- In a medium saucepan, blend Zinfandel, granulated sugar, brown sugar, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, ground allspice, and orange peel.
- Turn the heat to medium-high and stir continuously until the sugars completely dissolve, about 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and allow the mixture to cook uncovered for about 15 minutes.
- Carefully strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding the solids.
- Return the strained liquid to the saucepan and add the fresh cranberries. Cook over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes.
- Once cooked, let the sauce cool to room temperature. Transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate.
Notes
Serve this sauce warm or chilled alongside holiday meals.