Drunken Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients and Weight:

• Fresh cranberries - 2 cups (300g)
• Orange juice - 1 cup (240ml)
• Port wine or red wine - 1/2 cup (120ml)
• Granulated sugar - 1/2 cup (100g)
• Orange zest - 1 tablespoon (5g)
• Ground cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
• Ground nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange juice, port wine, sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the cranberries are softened and the sauce has thickened.
4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving, based on 8):

• Calories: 150
• Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 1g

Dish Characteristics:

• Tangy and sweet with a hint of wine
• Tart cranberries balanced by the sweetness of the orange juice and sugar
• Aromatic with the spices of cinnamon and nutmeg
• Festive and perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas

User Comments:

• "This cranberry sauce is absolutely delicious! It's so flavorful and not too sweet."
• "I love that it has a bit of a kick from the port wine."
• "This is the best cranberry sauce I've ever had. It's so easy to make and tastes amazing."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• For a sweeter sauce, add more sugar to taste.
• For a spicier sauce, add more cinnamon and nutmeg to taste.
• If you don't have port or red wine, you can substitute with cranberry juice or apple juice.