Cranberry Wine Sauce in a serving dish.

Cranberry Wine Sauce

Open a bottle of wine while you make your holiday meal and use a cup to add a little something extra to the cranberries in this Cranberry Wine Sauce!

Cranberry Wine Sauce in a serving dish.
Cranberry Wine Sauce

Open a bottle of wine while you make your holiday meal and use a cup to add a little something extra to the cranberries in this Cranberry Wine Sauce!

Cranberry Wine Sauce in a serving dish.

The house is still. It’s finally clean, even the kitchen, at least for now. The guest room is freshly made, and stocked with towels and blankets, and my daughter has set the Thanksgiving table. And before I head to bed, I am going over the final menu and all the last minute items my husband will get at the store while I head to the airport early in the morning to pick up two very important ingredients to our Thanksgiving dinner: my sister and brother in law.

Now that the house is ready, I feel like I can give myself permission to get excited! And the first dish has been tackled and is chilling in the refrigerator. Cranberry sauce is the one dish I always start with – it’s a great way to dip my toe into all the holiday cooking, and this year, I’m elevating the staple — I made Cranberry Wine Sauce.

Fresh cranberries in a white ceramic colander.

A glass of white wine with a bowl of cranberries in the background.

I’m guessing that you may have plenty of wine at the ready, and you may even be sipping on a little as you cook. Take a little wine and stir it into those beautiful cranberries, and as you hear them pop on the stove, you will smell the aroma of mulled wine transform into a glistening sauce that has a little more depth and a whole lot of character.

Make Cranberry Wine Sauce in a glass bowl.

It is a celebration, after all. Why not let the cranberries have a little fun, too?

Cranberry Wine Sauce in a white serving dish.
p.s. If you have any Cranberry Wine Sauce leftover, I have just the thing for you! It’s perfect in Cranberry Wine Galette, Cranberry Sauce Slab Pie and Cranberry Sauce Cornbread Muffins!

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Butternut Squash Creamed Corn
Pumpkin Cheddar Biscuits
Pumpkin Sage Polenta
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Savory Herb Stuffing Bread

Cranberry Wine Sauce

Cranberry Wine Sauce brings a touch of elegance to your Thanksgiving table!
Cranberry Wine Sauce in a serving dish.
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5 from 2 votes
Course Condiments, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 144kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh cranberries
  • 3/4 cup white wine such as a Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay
  • 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Combine the cranberries, wine and sugar in a small saucepan and placing over medium-high heat. Bring it to a boil, stir in the lemon zest, lower heat to a simmer, and let it cook for about 5-10 minutes, or until the cranberries have all popped. Transfer to a glass container and cool completely. This can be done a few days in advance.

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Nutrition

Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Michelle

    5 stars
    So good! I will never buy canned cranberries again. Thanks for the yummy, easy recipe :)

    Reply
  2. Laurie Ricevuto

    5 stars
    After being unable to find my go to cranberry sauce recipe, I stumbled upon this blog and gave this a chance!! It is simple, amazing and delicious!!!!!! Thank you!!!

    Reply
  3. Liz

    I love the idea of upping the depth of flavor with wine. Must have cranberries for Thanksgiving and your sauce is perfect!

    Reply
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