Brandied Cranberry Sauce
Elevate your holiday table with this luscious Brandied Cranberry Sauce, a vibrant twist on the classic Thanksgiving side dish. Featuring fresh cranberries simmered with a fragrant medley of orange juice, orange zest, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, this recipe achieves the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. A splash of brandy added at the end infuses a subtle, boozy richness that makes this sauce truly unforgettable. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy homemade cranberry sauce is a step above store-bought alternatives and pairs beautifully with roasted turkey, ham, or even a cheese platter. Make it ahead of time to let the flavors fully meld, ensuring your holiday feast is as effortless as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups light brown sugar
- 0.5 cups orange juice
- 0.5 cups water
- 1 teaspoons orange zest
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 2 tablespoons brandy
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries thoroughly in cold water and discard any that are soft or bruised.
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, light brown sugar, orange juice, water, orange zest, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir frequently until the sugars have dissolved completely, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the cranberries to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until most of the cranberries have burst.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the brandy. Mix well to ensure the brandy is fully incorporated.
Let the sauce cool to room temperature before transferring it to a serving dish or storage container.
Refrigerate the cranberry sauce for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature as a delicious accompaniment to roasted turkey, ham, or other holiday dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
991 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 243.4 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 214.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 352 mg | 7% | |
*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.
