Caramelized Port Wine Raisins

Yield: 2 cups | Serves: 16 | Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
Category: Sauces

Ingredients

  • 11/2 Cups California golden raisins
  • 1/4 Cup butter
  • 1/4 Cup sugar
  • 4 Teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons port wine
  • Salt; to taste

Procedure

Stir raisins in a saucepan over medium heat until slightly browned. Add butter and sugar. Pour in wine and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in olive oil and salt to taste. Set aside.

Note: For serving suggestion, see recipe for Boudin of Salmon with Olive Dressing Perfume and Caramelized Port Wine Raisins.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories 100 (Calories from Fat 35%); Total Fat 4 ( Saturated Fat 2; Trans Fat 0; ); Cholesterol 10; Sodium 30; Potassium 118; Total Carbohydrate 16; Dietary Fiber <1; Sugars 13; Protein 1; Calcium 9; Iron 0;

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Raisins are great food choices for most individuals, including those with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
- by James W. Anderson, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Emeritus, University of Kentucky.