Take your classic cranberry sauce to a new level! This Apple Cranberry Sauce with Port Wine is delightfully tart, sweet, and unique. No doubt, it’s the perfect topping on your Thanksgiving dinner!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Garnish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 20 minute recipe, cranberries, holiday, sauce, side dish, sides
In a non-stick pan over a medium heat and add the sugar. Let it melt (without stirring) until it turns a rich caramel color. It will take about 3-5 minutes.
Add the cranberries and salt, gently stir to combine with a rubber spatula. Cook the cranberries until they just start to soften.
Now add the thinly sliced apples and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes. Using a rubber spatula, stir to coat all the fruit in the caramel sauce.
Add in the port, reduce the heat to low, then zest the orange and juice it. Bring to a simmer and cook for an additional 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, so that some of the cranberries and apples break down completely and thicken the sauce. I use a spoon and gently break up the apples if needed.
Transfer to a serving dish. If not serving immediately, cool and keep in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Warm on low heat before serving.