Brandied Cranberry Orange Sauce
Elevate your holiday table with this luscious Brandied Cranberry Orange Sauce, a gourmet twist on a classic festive staple. Bursting with tart, juicy cranberries and brightened by the zesty citrus notes of fresh orange juice and zest, this sauce is simmered with a warming cinnamon stick for a touch of spice. A splash of brandy adds a sophisticated depth, making it the ultimate complement to roasted turkey, ham, or your favorite holiday dishes. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for preparing ahead, this easy cranberry sauce is as versatile as it is flavorful. Serve it chilled or at room temperature to impress your guests and make your holiday spread unforgettable!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Fresh cranberries
- 0.75 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Fresh orange zest
- 0.25 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Brandy
- 1 Cinnamon stick
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water and remove any damaged or mushy berries.
In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, granulated sugar, orange juice, orange zest, and water.
Add the cinnamon stick to the saucepan and stir to combine the ingredients.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Once the cranberries begin to pop (about 5 minutes), reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the brandy.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before transferring it to a serving dish or container.
For the best flavor, let the sauce chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature alongside your favorite holiday dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
860 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.2 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 174.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 513 mg | 11% | |
*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.
