Port & cranberry sauce with juniper

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Port & cranberry sauce with juniper
10 min.
8
96kcal

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful twist on a classic: Port & cranberry sauce with juniper. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 10 minutes, perfectly complements your holiday meals and special gatherings. With a harmonious blend of sweet and tart flavors, this sauce is a festive favorite that brings warmth and depth to your table.

The rich, velvety character of port wine pairs beautifully with the vibrant, tangy burst of fresh cranberries. Juniper berries add a unique aromatic note, enhancing the overall flavor profile with their slightly piney essence. This sauce not only serves as a stunning accompaniment to roasted meats but also shines as a vegan and gluten-free option, ensuring that all your guests can indulge without worry.

Impress your friends and family with this visually appealing and delicious side dish that evokes the spirit of the season. With only a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a gourmet sauce that looks and tastes like it took hours to prepare. Whether you're drizzling it over turkey, spooning it onto your cheese board, or simply enjoying it on its own, this Port & cranberry sauce with juniper is sure to become a beloved staple in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

  • 150 ml port wine 
  • 100 brown sugar soft
  • 10  juniper berries finely chopped
  • 300 cranberries fresh

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Tip all the ingredients into a pan and bring to the boil, stirring every now and then. Simmer for 5 mins, until the berries soften but still look whole. Tip into a bowl and leave to cool it really is as simple as that.

Nutrition Facts

Calories96kcal
Protein1.16%
Fat0.78%
Carbs98.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.63
Glycemic Load
1.42
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
1.6939130412496%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
17.41mg
Petunidin
1.26mg
Delphinidin
3.62mg
Malvidin
18.2mg
Pelargonidin
0.12mg
Peonidin
19.18mg
Catechin
2.02mg
Epigallocatechin
0.28mg
Epicatechin
3.08mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.36mg
Kaempferol
0.05mg
Myricetin
2.49mg
Quercetin
5.93mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:95.55kcal
4.78%
Fat:0.07g
0.11%
Saturated Fat:0g
0.02%
Carbohydrates:19.41g
6.47%
Net Carbohydrates:18.06g
6.57%
Sugar:15.21g
16.9%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:5.96mg
0.26%
Alcohol:2.91g
100%
Alcohol %:5.33%
100%
Protein:0.23g
0.46%
Manganese:0.17mg
8.28%
Vitamin C:5.25mg
6.36%
Fiber:1.35g
5.4%
Vitamin E:0.5mg
3.3%
Potassium:64.12mg
1.83%
Vitamin K:1.88µg
1.79%
Copper:0.04mg
1.77%
Calcium:14.9mg
1.49%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.33%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.33%
Magnesium:5.09mg
1.27%
Iron:0.22mg
1.23%