Raisin Sauce

Elevate your favorite dishes with this rich and tangy Raisin Sauce, a perfectly balanced blend of sweetness and spice. Made with plump raisins, brown sugar, and a hint of apple cider vinegar, this versatile sauce is infused with warm notes of cinnamon and cloves, making it an ideal complement to savory meats like ham or turkey. Thickened to a silky texture with a cornstarch slurry and finished with a touch of butter, this recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, offering simple yet sophisticated flavor. Serve it warm or at room temperature as a glaze, drizzle, or dipping sauce—perfect for holidays, special occasions, or an everyday gourmet touch. A must-try for lovers of sweet-and-savory pairings!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup water
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the raisins, water, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the raisins to plump up and the flavors to meld.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the cold water to create a smooth slurry.

Step 5

Slowly pour the slurry into the saucepan while continuously stirring to prevent lumps.

Step 6

Increase the heat to medium and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the unsalted butter until fully melted and incorporated.

Step 8

Let the sauce cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature with your favorite dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	555.7 grams (555.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	898

Total Fat 12.50g	16%
Saturated Fat 7.20g	36%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 76mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 206.90g	75%
Dietary Fiber 8.10g	29%
Total Sugars 174.80g
Protein 5.50g	11%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 197mg	15%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 1323mg	28%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 11.7%

Protein: 2.3%

Carbs: 86.0%