Tawny Port Cranberry Sauce recipe

 

This take on traditional cranberry sauce will have you reaching for second helpings right away, as the fortified wine adds a sweetness that plays well with the cranberry’s natural tartness.

I used Thurston Wolfe‘s nonvintage Tawny, but any Tawny Port should work fine.

Makes 2 cups

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Thurston Wolfe NV Tawny Port
• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 1/2 cup dried, naturally sweetened cranberries
• 1 apple, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 cup water

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low, then simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Using a potato masher or slotted spoon, gently press down on any whole cranberries.
4. Cool and serve.

Note: This can be made a day in advance.