Bourbon Cranberry Sauce
Elevate your holiday table with this vibrant and versatile Bourbon Cranberry Sauce, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and aromatic flavors. Fresh cranberries simmered with a blend of granulated and brown sugars, freshly squeezed orange juice, and a hint of orange zest create a zesty base, while a touch of bourbon adds a warm, indulgent depth. Infused with the subtle spice of a cinnamon stick, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes and thickens beautifully as it cools. Whether served alongside roasted turkey, glazed ham, or slathered over leftovers, this elegant yet simple homemade cranberry sauce is a crowd-pleaser that can be made ahead for effortless entertaining.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 0.5 cups Water
- 0.5 cups Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 2 tablespoons Bourbon
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 0.125 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries under cold water and pick out any that are soft or bruised.
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, water, and orange juice. Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugars are fully dissolved.
Add the rinsed cranberries, orange zest, cinnamon stick, and a pinch of salt to the saucepan.
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have burst and the sauce begins to thicken.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and discard the cinnamon stick.
Stir in the bourbon and allow the sauce to cool to room temperature. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Transfer the bourbon cranberry sauce to a serving dish or airtight container. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
936 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 317 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 244.5 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 210.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 600 mg | 13% | |
*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.
