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kicked up cranberry sauce

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Amy Scotti
Monroe, NJ

Everybody has their favorite version of cranberry sauce! Jellied or whole-it's always on the Thanksgiving table! It really is a very versatile side, it goes great with a turkey dinner, but just as well with ham. Cranberry sauce is a great condiment on sandwiches as well. My family loves my "kicked up" version that includes port wine and toasted walnuts! I always have to double the recipe!

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For kicked up cranberry sauce

  • 1 lb
    cranberries, fresh (you can freeze the bag and use them frozen)
  • 1 1/3 c
    water
  • 1 1/3 c
    sugar
  • 2-4 Tbsp
    ruby port
  • 1/4 c
    toasted walnuts, chopped

How To Make kicked up cranberry sauce

  • 1
    Toast walnuts on stovetop in a saute pan in one layer using medium low heat until walnuts are slightly golden and fragrant. Let cool and chop.
  • 2
    Boil sugar and water until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add cranberries and bring back to the boil. Simmer gently until the cranberries begin to pop, about 10 minutes.
  • 3
    Add port wine (to taste) while still warm, heat will evaporate alcohol. Let cool. Add walnuts. Store in an airtight container. Can be made up to 2 days ahead.

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