How to Make Cranberry Sauce With Red Wine

This cranberry sauce is great for any occasion. It also makes a nice addition to an Asian-American inspired feast. Makes 2 1/2 cups.

Things You'll Need

• 1 large pinch Chinese five-spice powder
• 2 c. fresh cranberries
• 3 tbsp. chopped crystallized ginger
• 1 tsp. curry powder
• 1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger root
• 2 c. red wine such as Pinot Noir
• 1 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• Plastic Wrap
• Groceries
• Mixing Spoons
• Saucepans

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

2. 

   Add cranberries and fresh ginger and stir 3 minutes, or until cranberries begin to burst.

3. 

   Add wine and sugar and boil 15 minutes, or until the mixture has reduced to 2 1/2 cups.

4. Add crystallized ginger, curry powder, five-spice powder and salt and pepper to taste.

5. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve.

6. 

   Serve either warm (by reheating gently over low heat and stirring often) or cold.

Tips & Warnings

• You can make this sauce up to three days ahead of time.