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

Name: Cranberry Sauce with Red Wine, Pomegranate Molasses, and Mediterranean Herbs
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1⅓ cups sugar; ¾ cup dry red wine; 12 ounce cranberries; 3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses; ¼ teaspoon dried basil; 2½ tablespoons fresh cilantro; 2½ tablespoons fresh mint

A sophisticated twist on traditional cranberry sauce, combining fresh cranberries with red wine, pomegranate molasses, and fresh Mediterranean herbs like basil, cilantro, and mint for a complex and flavorful accompaniment.

8 servings

15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1⅓ cups sugar
•¾ cup dry red wine
•12 ounce cranberries
•3 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
•¼ teaspoon dried basil
•2½ tablespoons fresh cilantro
•2½ tablespoons fresh mint

Cooking Instructions

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.
13 min
2.
Stir in chopped cilantro and sliced mint. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
2 min
3.
A thick pomegranate syrup; available at some supermarkets, at Middle Eastern markets, and from adrianascaravan.com.