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 dining experience with this delightful Cranberry Sauce with Roasted Shallots and Port. Perfectly balancing sweet and savory, this sauce brings a gourmet twist to traditional cranberry sauce, making it an ideal side dish for any festive gathering or family meal. The rich flavor of ruby Port combined with the natural tartness of cranberries delivers a robust flavor profile that will leave your guests craving more.

What truly sets this recipe apart is the addition of caramelized shallots. Roasted to golden perfection, they add a depth of flavor that complements the cranberries beautifully, transforming a simple sauce into a sensational accompaniment. Fresh herbs such as marjoram and thyme contribute aromatic notes that brighten the dish, ensuring it's not only delicious but also fragrant and inviting.

This Cranberry Sauce is not just a delightful addition to your table; it's also vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it accessible for all your loved ones, regardless of their dietary preferences. Plus, it can be prepared ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy a stress-free holiday meal. Serve it cold or at room temperature – either way, it's sure to be a standout on your table! Experience the joy of homemade holiday flavors that celebrate the season and create lasting memories with each bite.

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