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

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Cranberry Sauce with Red Wine, Pomegranate Molasses, and Mediterranean Herbs
45 min.
9
162kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your holiday table with a unique twist on a classic favorite? This Cranberry Sauce with Red Wine, Pomegranate Molasses, and Mediterranean Herbs is the perfect blend of sweet, tart, and herbal flavors, making it an unforgettable accompaniment to your festive meals. Whether you’re hosting a Thanksgiving feast or a holiday gathering, this vibrant sauce will be a standout side dish that leaves your guests asking for seconds.

The combination of fresh cranberries with a rich dry red wine creates a deep, luscious base, while pomegranate molasses adds a delightful tang and a touch of sweetness. Enhanced with the aromatic notes of dried basil and fresh herbs like cilantro and mint, this sauce offers a refreshing burst of flavor that complements a variety of savory dishes. Plus, it's suitable for everyone at the table, being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.

With just 45 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe is not only delicious but also convenient; you can make it up to a week in advance! Serve it alongside roasted meats, over creamy vegan cheeses, or even as a topping for desserts. Indulge in the bright colors and satisfying textures of this Cranberry Sauce that’s sure to impress—your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce cranberries fresh
  • 0.3 teaspoon basil dried (scant)
  • 0.8 cup wine dry red
  • 2.5 tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 2.5 tablespoons mint leaves fresh sliced
  • tablespoons pomegranate molasses 
  • 1.3 cups sugar 

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Stir sugar and wine in heavy deep mediumsaucepan over medium heat until sugardissolves. Boil over medium-high heat untilsyrup is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 8 minutes.
    2. Add cranberries; boil until berries begin to pop,about 5 minutes. Stir in pomegranate molassesand basil. Cool completely. do ahead Can bemade 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.
    3. Stir in chopped cilantro and slicedmint. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead.Cover and chill.
    4. * A thick pomegranate syrup; availableat some supermarkets, at Middle Easternmarkets, and from adrianascaravan.com.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories162kcal
    Protein0.65%
    Fat0.93%
    Carbs98.42%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    16.34
    Glycemic Load
    22.11
    Inflammation Score
    -2
    Nutrition Score
    1.7234782446986%

    Flavonoids

    Cyanidin
    17.55mg
    Petunidin
    0.66mg
    Delphinidin
    3.74mg
    Malvidin
    5.41mg
    Pelargonidin
    0.12mg
    Peonidin
    18.95mg
    Catechin
    1.69mg
    Epigallocatechin
    0.28mg
    Epicatechin
    3.78mg
    Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
    0.37mg
    Eriodictyol
    0.43mg
    Hesperetin
    0.14mg
    Apigenin
    0.07mg
    Luteolin
    0.18mg
    Kaempferol
    0.05mg
    Myricetin
    2.56mg
    Quercetin
    5.78mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:162.46kcal
    8.12%
    Fat:0.16g
    0.24%
    Saturated Fat:0.01g
    0.04%
    Carbohydrates:37.79g
    12.6%
    Net Carbohydrates:36.31g
    13.2%
    Sugar:33.52g
    37.24%
    Cholesterol:0mg
    0%
    Sodium:1.56mg
    0.07%
    Alcohol:2.1g
    100%
    Alcohol %:2.78%
    100%
    Protein:0.25g
    0.5%
    Manganese:0.16mg
    7.84%
    Vitamin C:5.76mg
    6.99%
    Fiber:1.49g
    5.94%
    Vitamin E:0.5mg
    3.36%
    Vitamin K:2.71µg
    2.58%
    Vitamin A:89.38IU
    1.79%
    Copper:0.03mg
    1.43%
    Vitamin B6:0.02mg
    1.19%
    Vitamin B5:0.12mg
    1.17%
    Potassium:40.04mg
    1.14%
    Iron:0.2mg
    1.11%
    Vitamin B2:0.02mg
    1.02%
    Source:Epicurious