CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH RED WINE, POMEGRANATE MOLASSES, AND MEDITERRANEAN HERBS

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Cranberry Sauce with Red Wine, Pomegranate Molasses, and Mediterranean Herbs image

Provided by Marlena Spieler

Categories     Sauce     Wine     Herb     Side     Thanksgiving     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Low Cal     Cranberry     Mint     Basil     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Molasses     Cilantro     Boil     Bon Appétit     Fat Free     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 2 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/3 cups sugar
3/4 cup dry red wine
1 12-ounce package fresh or frozen cranberries
3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses*
1/4 teaspoon (scant) dried basil
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 1/2 tablespoons sliced fresh mint

Steps:

  • Stir sugar and wine in heavy deep medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Boil over medium-high heat until syrup is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 8 minutes. Add cranberries; boil until berries begin to pop, about 5 minutes. Stir in pomegranate molasses and basil. Cool completely. do ahead Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Stir in chopped cilantro and sliced mint. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
  • A thick pomegranate syrup; available at some supermarkets, at Middle Eastern markets, and from adrianascaravan.com.

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