CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH ZINFANDEL, STAR ANISE AND BLACK PEPPER

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Make and share this Cranberry sauce with Zinfandel, Star Anise and Black pepper recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     Sauces

Time 45m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (12 ounce) package cranberries, fresh or frozen
2 cups red Zinfandel wine (more may be needed later)
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 cinnamon sticks
4 -6 star anise pods (clusters)
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon whole cloves

Steps:

  • In a non-reactive saucepan, combine the cranberries, wine, balsamic, cinnamon sticks and anise pods.
  • If you're unsure about how sweet the sauce will be, begin with 1/2 cup sugar.
  • The rest may be added later to taste.
  • Use a tea ball or cheesecloth bag to hold the peppercons and cloves.
  • Add to the pot.
  • Bring the berries to boiling then reduce to medium-low.
  • The cranberries will cook completely in 20-30 minutes, bursting and turning deep red.
  • In the last few minutes of cooking, taste for sugar and stir in more as desired.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Remove the spices sticks, pods and the peppercorns.
  • Add more wine for a more pronounced Zinfandel taste if desired and adjust the sugar.
  • Store in a clean jar and it will last indefinitely refrigerated.

kavishka udayangani
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This cranberry sauce is a staple at our Thanksgiving dinner. It's always a hit with our guests.


king j
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the cranberry sauce turns out perfect every time.


Anjali Sharma
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This cranberry sauce is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Wisdom Chinenyeze
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I've never had cranberry sauce with black pepper before, but it was really good! It added a nice little bit of spice to the sauce.


TOP Zero Gaming
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This cranberry sauce is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it a few days in advance and it will still taste great.


Sahla Salum
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I love the way the zinfandel and star anise flavors come together in this cranberry sauce. It's a really unique and delicious recipe.


Kevo Kevin
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This cranberry sauce is the perfect addition to any holiday table.


LexQ000 Moongirl091
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I've made this cranberry sauce several times and it always turns out great. It's a delicious and easy recipe.


Addison English
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This cranberry sauce is a great way to use up leftover cranberries.


Sohail Anjum
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I love the unique flavor of this cranberry sauce. The zinfandel, star anise, and black pepper give it a really interesting taste.


Grath Williamson Etengu
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I've been making this cranberry sauce for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Kumar Subramani
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This cranberry sauce is so easy to make and it's so delicious.


Eliran D.
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I made this cranberry sauce for my Christmas dinner and everyone loved it. It was the perfect accompaniment to the turkey.


Isaac Kidane
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cranberry sauce turned out perfectly.


arjun poudel
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This was the best cranberry sauce I've ever had.


France Kauzen
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I love this recipe! The cranberry sauce is tart and sweet, with a hint of spice from the black pepper.


Brayden Meyers
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This cranberry sauce was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! The combination of zinfandel, star anise, and black pepper gave it a unique and delicious flavor.