Spirited Cranberry Apricot Sauce
Elevate your holiday table with this luscious Spirited Cranberry Apricot Sauce, a festive twist on the classic cranberry side dish. Bursting with the vibrant tang of fresh cranberries and the sunny sweetness of chopped dried apricots, this crowd-pleasing condiment is simmered with freshly squeezed orange juice, a touch of granulated sugar, and a hint of salt to balance the flavors. A splash of bourbon and fragrant orange zest add a warm, spirited kick, making this sauce truly unforgettable. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for preparing ahead, this dish is the ultimate accompaniment to roasted turkey, ham, or even a cheese platter. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this cranberry apricot sauce is a seasonal essential that’s sure to delight your guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup orange juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tbsp bourbon
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 0.25 tsp salt
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water, discarding any that are soft or damaged.
In a medium saucepan, combine chopped dried apricots, granulated sugar, orange juice, water, and salt. Stir to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Add the cranberries to the saucepan and stir gently. Return the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat to low.
Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have burst, and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the bourbon and orange zest. Taste and adjust sweetness, if necessary, by adding extra sugar.
Allow the sauce to cool to room temperature before transferring to a serving dish or storing in an airtight container.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the flavors meld. The sauce will thicken further as it cools. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1267 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 615 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 314.1 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.7 g | 92% | |
| Total Sugars | 266.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 2068 mg | 44% | |
*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.
