Red Wine Cranberry Mostarda (Sauce)

Want to spice up your cranberry sauce this holiday?

3 cups fresh cranberries 

1/2 C sugar

zest of 1 orange

1 stick of cinnamon

3 tablespoons traditional balsamic

1 C Merlot Red Wine

pinch of salt

Rinse the cranberries. In a large pot, add all the ingredients and stir bringing the mixture to a boil. Boil for about 10 minutes or until most of all the cranberries have burst. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes stirring frequently. you are looking for a jam like consistency. It will coat the back of a spoon without dripping off. 

Store in a air tight jar that is sterile. 

I used this as a dipping sauce for donuts. Pairs great with pork and poultry.