CRANBERRY AND ROASTED SHALLOT SAUCE

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FANTASTIC cranberry sauce for holidays or every day- so good! I got it off of Pairing with Andrea - a special on food network that also is on fine living tv - a HUGE hit today at thanksgiving dinner!

Provided by greyghost

Time P1DT1h

Yield 4 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

18 medium shallots, peeled and quartered lengthwise thru root end
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup dry red wine
2/3 cup ruby port
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
12 ounces fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Toss shallots with oil and minced fresh thyme on small rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake until golden about 25 minutes (mine went about 30-40 minutes - just watch).
  • Drizzle one tablespoon vinegar over shallots toss to coat. Continue roasting until shallots caramelize, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven.
  • Bring red wine, port, brown sugar, remaining four tablespoons of vinegar and granulated sugar to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Add cranberries, cook until berries pop, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
  • Mix in parsley and shallots.
  • Transfer to bowl or casserole dish. Cover and chill overnight.
  • Serve cold or at room temperature.
  • **This recipe can be made up to a week in advance if kept refrigerated.**.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.9, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 13.9, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 33.1, Protein 1.1

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