Susan’s Port Wine Cranberry Sauce: Recipe

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I love cranberry sauce. However, I am not a big fan of store bought, so awhile back I went in search of a good recipe that I and my family would like. It took some experimenting to get the right taste before I arrived at this recipe. This is now the recipe I use every holiday and whenever I can get good cranberries. So here goes.

Susan’s Port Wine Cranberry Saucefindingourwaynow.com

Ingredients:

    • 12 Cups Cranberries
    • 2 ½ Cup Sugar
    • 3 Cup of a good quality Ruby Port Wine
    • Zest of 1 orange cut into small strips and diced
    • 1 Orange peeled, sectioned and cut into small pieces

Directions:

findingourwaynow.comBring the Port Wine and sugar to a boil. Add cranberries, orange segments, orange zest and bring back to a boil. Cook 5-7 minutes (test for desired thickness). Cook the sauce an additional 1 minute at a time, until desired thickness is accomplished. Cool prior to serving or pour into jars and store for later use. It will keep up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.

Notes: Don’t over cook the berries. The best way to test for the thickness of the sauce is how it coats the back of a spoon. The less time you cook the cranberry sauce, the thinner it is. It’s a matter of personal taste. I prefer and medium thick sauce. You can use water in place of the port wine, but the flavor is not quit as rich. This recipe may be canned if desired. I have done so with great success.

As a side note,  I will often freeze a bag or two of fresh cranberries to use at a later time when they may not be in season.

When you make this you will be amazed at how easy it is. Because it’s so easy, I haven’t bought cranberries sauce in a can since. It’s just that good. Enjoy.

Happy cooking…

If you liked this recipe, don’t forget to check some of my other recipes such as Nutella Panini, Easy Rustic Apple Pear Tart and Black Bean Soup  :-)

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  • http://twitter.com/geekgirlusa Cheryl Therrien

    It certainly looks yummy. :)

    • http://findingourwaynow.com/ Susan Cooper

      Hi Cheryl, That it is. :-)

  • http://biz.leoraw.com/about/ Leora Wenger

    This sounds delicious. I’m ready to bake a whole turkey just to have an excuse to make some cranberry sauce … orange and cranberry are lovely together.

    • http://findingourwaynow.com/ Susan Cooper

      Hi Leora, It really is. Good luck with your turkey… LOL… and making this cranberry sauce. Happy New Year my friend. :-)

  • http://joannerambling.wordpress.com/ Jo-Anne

    When I think of cranberry sauce I think of my nan she would always have it at Christmas lunch, not that I would eat it but still it does bring up good memories

    • http://findingourwaynow.com/ Susan Cooper

      Hi Jo-Anne, That makes me smile. I remember my nan doing the very same thing. :-)

  • Jamie

    Ooooh, a new reason to love wine… I have to try it with cranberries next time!

    • http://findingourwaynow.com/ Susan Cooper

      Hi Jamie, You will LOVE it when you do. :-)

  • Julie

    Oh this looks so good. I am going to get some cranberries and make this. Yum!!!

    • http://findingourwaynow.com/ Susan Cooper

      Hi Julie, Have fun with this and let me know what you think when you do. :-)

  • Rebecca Rider

    mmmm…. this looks great!! I’ll have to bookmark it for next Thanksgiving :)

    • http://findingourwaynow.com/ Susan Cooper

      Hi Rebecca, That is very cool. I believe you will love this recipe whenever you make it. :-)

  • http://twitter.com/artyyah A.K.Andrew

    Sounds delicious. I love cranberry sauce too. It’s great with lots of things other than turkey too. But the port is a nice added touch.

    • http://findingourwaynow.com/ Susan Cooper

      Hi A.K., I agree. Heck, It’s good just by itself… LOL. The portwine does make it extra special. :-)

  • Doreen Pendgracs

    Thx for this, Susan. My husband absolutely LOVES cranberry sauce and i love a good Port, so I think this will be a winner in our household. I’m pinning this recipe on my “Culinary treats” board on Pinterest. Hope you’ve been enjoying the holidays. I haven’t spent much time at the computer in a long while, but come Jan 2nd … things will change. All the best in 2013. Thanks for being a big part of my 2012.

    • http://findingourwaynow.com/ Susan Cooper

      Hi Doreen, Then this will be a recipe you both will love… :-) . We are having a great holiday. Like you I have not been as engaged with my computer in the last week on purpose. I too look forward to next year. I am also very grateful to have meet you and look forward to more fun interactions in 2013. Happy New Year my friend. :-)

  • http://twitter.com/JeriWB Jeri Walker-Bickett

    Years and years ago, I used to wait tables at Elmer’s. It’s an Oregon-based chain, and I really liked their cranberry sauce. Your recipe makes me think it might be like what they served.

    • http://findingourwaynow.com/ Susan Cooper

      Hi Jeri, Isn’t it funny how certain foods can evoke memories. You might try this to see if it’s similar. Happy New Year my friend.

  • http://twitter.com/JeriWB Jeri Walker-Bickett

    Years and years ago, I used to wait tables at Elmer’s. It’s an Oregon-based chain, and I really liked their cranberry sauce. Your recipe makes me think it might be like what they served.

  • Jon Jefferson

    I never used to care for cranberry sauce (we only ever had it at thanksgiving). This year was a bit different. My mother went a little crazy and made some from scratch. I find it quite enjoyable with my turkey. It seems occasionally it is a good idea to try new things.

    • http://findingourwaynow.com/ Susan Cooper

      Hi Jon, There is absolutely no comparison between store bought and homemade cranberry sauce. Once you had it there is no going back. :-)

  • Charlene Rossell

    This is perfect! I love cranberry sauce but usually purchase it from the store. I will have to try this recipe for my next dinner party. Thanks!

    • http://findingourwaynow.com/ Susan Cooper

      Hi Charlene, Welcome and thank you for stopping by. Have fun with this recipe and let me how you liked it when you give it a try. :-)

  • HomeJobsbyMOM

    I have yet to find a cranberry sauce I like but this sounds so yummy!

    • http://findingourwaynow.com/ Susan Cooper

      Hi Krystle, The you must give this a try. This may very well be the one. :-)

  • http://teacupsandbcups.com/ nicole | teacups + B cups

    This looks delicious! Cranberry + orange is one of my favorite combinations. And don’t even get me started on the Nutella Panini.

    • http://findingourwaynow.com/ Susan Cooper

      Hi Nicole, You’ll love this recipe then. I get that about the Nutella Panini… LOL. :-)

  • http://www.facebook.com/catarina.alexon Catarina Alexon

    Love cranberry sauce. Had some on Christmas Eve, actually. Your recipe sounds delicious.

    • http://findingourwaynow.com/ Susan Cooper

      Hi Catarina, We had this very Cranberry Sauce on Christmas Eve as well and Christmas Day. I hope you try this and love it as much as I do. :-)

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  • Jacs Henderson

    I agree about store bought sauces – they don’t meet my standards either! This looks really tasty Susan :)

    • http://findingourwaynow.com/ Susan Cooper

      Hi Jacs, It’s hard to go back once you had homemade, and it is just so easy. If you make this let me know what you think. :-)