Vin Chaud (Spiced Wine) Cranberry Sauce

A sweet, spiced cranberry sauce was inspired by the French vin chaud (hot spiced wine) drink, combining 2 festive, flavorful holiday treats.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 117 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
• 1 cinnamon stick
• ½ cup red wine
• 1 dash ground cloves
• 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 whole star anise pods (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix cranberries, orange juice, and brown sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Bring to a simmer; cook and stir until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes. Add wine, cinnamon, star anise, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix well. Continue simmering until sauce starts to thicken, about 10 minutes.