Cranberry Sauce with Red Wine, Pomegranate Molasses, and Mediterranean Herbs

Cranberry Sauce with Red Wine, Pomegranate Molasses, and Mediterranean Herbs

Info

Rating
Calories
325.0
Sodium
10.0

Description

Mediterranean Herbs cilantro and mint add a fresh note to this cranberry sauce. Pomegranate molasses lends a bit of sweetness—and an extra shot of color.

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups sugar
3/4 cup dry red wine
1 12-ounce package fresh or frozen cranberries
3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses*
1/4 teaspoon (scant) dried basil
2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 1/2 tablespoons sliced fresh mint

Directions

  1. Stir sugar and wine in heavy deep medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Boil over medium-high heat until syrup is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 8 minutes. Add cranberries; boil until berries begin to pop, about 5 minutes. Stir in pomegranate molasses and basil. Cool completely. do ahead Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.
  2. Stir in chopped cilantro and sliced mint. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
  3. A thick pomegranate syrup; available at some supermarkets, at Middle Eastern markets, and from adrianascaravan.com.