Cranberries Jubilee
Brighten up your holiday table with the dazzling **Cranberries Jubilee**, a show-stopping dessert that combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the zesty sweetness of orange. This easy yet elegant recipe features a rich cranberry-orange sauce flambéed with aromatic orange liqueur for a dramatic tableside presentation. Served warm over creamy vanilla ice cream, it’s the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, with a buttery finish that will have everyone asking for seconds. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dessert is sure to impress your guests and become a seasonal favorite. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs for a festive touch, and enjoy a true holiday indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 0.5 cups orange juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cups orange liqueur (e.g., Grand Marnier or Cointreau)
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 4 sprigs optional mint leaves
Instructions
Wash the fresh cranberries thoroughly and set them aside to drain.
In a medium-sized skillet or saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, orange zest, and orange juice. Stir to mix evenly.
Place the skillet over medium heat and add the fresh cranberries. Stir gently and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the cranberries begin to burst and release their juices.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the unsalted butter, letting it melt completely into the sauce. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Remove the skillet from heat, and carefully add the orange liqueur. Return the skillet to medium heat and use a long match or lighter to ignite the liquid for a flambé effect. Be cautious and step back as the alcohol burns off.
Once the flames subside, give the sauce one more gentle stir.
Scoop vanilla ice cream into serving bowls and spoon the warm cranberry mixture generously over each scoop.
Garnish with optional mint leaves for a pop of color and freshness, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1769 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.7 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.2 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 176 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 214 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 299.7 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 253.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.6 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 371 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 1086 mg | 23% | |
*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.
