Cranberry Sauce with Roasted Shallots and Port

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
3%
Cranberry Sauce with Roasted Shallots and Port
45 min.
4
438kcal

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Elevate your holiday table with a delightful twist on a classic favorite: Cranberry Sauce with Roasted Shallots and Port. This vibrant side dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The tartness of fresh cranberries is beautifully balanced by the sweetness of dried currants and the rich depth of ruby Port, creating a sauce that is both sophisticated and comforting.

What sets this recipe apart is the addition of roasted shallots, which bring a caramelized sweetness and a hint of earthiness to the mix. The fragrant herbs—fresh marjoram and thyme—infuse the sauce with aromatic notes, making it a perfect accompaniment to your holiday roast or a simple weeknight meal. Plus, this dish is incredibly versatile; it’s vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, ensuring that everyone at your table can enjoy it.

With just 45 minutes of preparation, you can create a stunning sauce that can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully overnight. Serve it chilled or at room temperature, and watch as it becomes the star of your meal. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or simply looking to add a touch of elegance to your dinner, this Cranberry Sauce with Roasted Shallots and Port is sure to impress!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
  • 12 ounce cranberries 
  • 0.3 cup currants dried
  • tablespoon marjoram fresh chopped
  • teaspoons thyme sprigs fresh minced
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed ()
  • 1.7 cups port wine 
  • 18 large shallots peeled quartered
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss shallots with oil and 3 teaspoons thyme on small rimmed baking sheet.
  2. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Bake until golden, about 25 minutes.
  4. Mix 1 tablespoon vinegar and 1 tablespoon sugar in small bowl.
  5. Drizzle over shallots; toss to coat. Continue roasting until shallots caramelize, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven.
  7. Bring Port, brown sugar, 4 tablespoons vinegar, and 1/2 cup sugar to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  8. Add cranberries and currants; cook until berries pop, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
  9. Mix in marjoram and 2 teaspoons thyme.
  10. Mix in shallots.
  11. Transfer to bowl. Cover and chill overnight. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  12. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories438kcal
Protein4.58%
Fat9.56%
Carbs85.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
74.27
Glycemic Load
13.36
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
12.252608724262%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
39.49mg
Petunidin
6.63mg
Delphinidin
10.42mg
Malvidin
95.2mg
Pelargonidin
0.27mg
Peonidin
45.74mg
Catechin
10.19mg
Epigallocatechin
0.63mg
Epicatechin
11.28mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.82mg
Apigenin
1.14mg
Luteolin
1.14mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Myricetin
5.71mg
Quercetin
14.56mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:437.8kcal
21.89%
Fat:3.7g
5.69%
Saturated Fat:0.56g
3.53%
Carbohydrates:74.76g
24.92%
Net Carbohydrates:67.33g
24.48%
Sugar:49.64g
55.16%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:38.34mg
1.67%
Alcohol:15.3g
100%
Alcohol %:5.47%
100%
Protein:3.99g
7.97%
Manganese:0.88mg
43.89%
Vitamin C:26mg
31.51%
Fiber:7.42g
29.7%
Vitamin B6:0.48mg
24%
Potassium:670.56mg
19.16%
Vitamin K:19.9µg
18.95%
Iron:2.7mg
14.99%
Copper:0.25mg
12.35%
Magnesium:49.27mg
12.32%
Folate:42.07µg
10.52%
Phosphorus:102.24mg
10.22%
Vitamin E:1.46mg
9.73%
Calcium:95.81mg
9.58%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.45%
Vitamin B5:0.65mg
6.5%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.89%
Zinc:0.7mg
4.68%
Vitamin A:222.99IU
4.46%
Vitamin B3:0.74mg
3.71%
Selenium:2.24µg
3.2%
Source:Epicurious