CRANBERRY-PORT SAUCE

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This sauce can be made a few days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving. Serve with your Christmas bird. From Crabtree and Evelyn.

Provided by Queenkungfu

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 3 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb fresh cranberries
3/4 cup port wine
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/4 inch slice fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons red currant jelly

Steps:

  • In a non-reactive saucepan, combine cranberries, port, sugar, orange zest, and gingerroot.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until cranberries have popped and the sauce is slightly thickened.
  • Discard gingerroot.
  • Stir in jelly.
  • Let it cool to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.4, Fat 0.1, Sodium 3.2, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 13.2, Protein 0.2

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