Persimmon Cranberry Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
3%
Persimmon Cranberry Sauce
15 min.
10
124kcal

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Brighten up your holiday table with a vibrant twist on a classic favorite—Persimmon Cranberry Sauce. This delightful side dish not only brings a pop of color to your presentation but also offers a unique blend of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The tartness of ripe cranberries is perfectly complemented by the sweet, honey-like notes of Fuyu persimmons, creating a harmonious balance that enhances any meal.

What sets this sauce apart is its simplicity and versatility. Made with just a handful of ingredients, it comes together in a mere 15 minutes, making it an ideal addition to your culinary repertoire, especially during the busy holiday season. The use of dry red wine adds depth and richness, while star anise introduces an aromatic hint of spice that elevates the dish to new heights.

This recipe is not only vegetarian and vegan but also gluten-free and dairy-free, ensuring that everyone at your gathering can enjoy it with no dietary worries. Whether served warm or chilled, this Persimmon Cranberry Sauce will undoubtedly steal the spotlight on your dinner table, leaving your guests asking for seconds. Prepare to impress with this easy yet elegant sauce that embodies the flavors of the season!

Ingredients

  • 3.5 cups cranberries fresh
  • 0.3 cup wine dry red
  •  fuyu persimmon pulp peeled cut into 1/4-inch dice ( 1 lb total)
  • 0.5  star anise 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Bring cranberries, wine, water, star anise, 1/2 cup sugar, and a pinch of salt to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
  2. Add more sugar, to taste (up to about 2 1/2 tablespoons), and discard star anise. Fold in persimmons.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and serve at room temperature or chilled. Stir gently before serving.
  4. Cranberry sauce, without persimmons, can be made 4 days ahead and chilled, covered. Fold in persimmons before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories124kcal
Protein1.78%
Fat1.99%
Carbs96.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.01
Glycemic Load
16.75
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.6652174112589%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
16.25mg
Petunidin
0.2mg
Delphinidin
2.94mg
Malvidin
1.73mg
Pelargonidin
0.11mg
Peonidin
17.32mg
Catechin
0.6mg
Epigallocatechin
0.26mg
Epicatechin
2.17mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.34mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
2.34mg
Quercetin
5.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:123.76kcal
6.19%
Fat:0.29g
0.44%
Saturated Fat:0g
0.02%
Carbohydrates:31.23g
10.41%
Net Carbohydrates:29.96g
10.89%
Sugar:11.47g
12.75%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1.46mg
0.06%
Alcohol:0.63g
100%
Alcohol %:0.76%
100%
Protein:0.58g
1.15%
Vitamin C:38.17mg
46.27%
Iron:1.36mg
7.58%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.38%
Potassium:185.16mg
5.29%
Fiber:1.27g
5.07%
Vitamin E:0.46mg
3.08%
Phosphorus:17.17mg
1.72%
Calcium:16.92mg
1.69%
Vitamin K:1.75µg
1.67%
Copper:0.02mg
1.06%
Vitamin B5:0.1mg
1.04%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.01%
Source:Epicurious