Bourbon Cranberry Sauce
Yield: 24 servings
Calories: 33kcal
For this Thanksgiving dinner, make a bourbon cranberry sauce and add a flavorful boozy twist to the traditional recipe.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces (340 g) cranberries
- ½ cup (99 g) packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) orange juice, plus zest for garnish
- ¼ cup (60 ml) bourbon whiskey
- 1 cinnamon stick, optional
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients – Add the cranberries to a colander and wash with cool running water.
- Combine Ingredients – In a medium pan, add cranberries, brown sugar, orange juice, bourbon whiskey, and cinnamon stick.
- Simmer Sauce – Bring sauce to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop and the mixture thickens to a jam consistency, about 15 minutes. Taste the sauce and add more sweetener if desired.
- To Serve – Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla. Discard the cinnamon stick. Cool the sauce before serving.
Notes
- Recipe Yield: About 1 1/2 cups
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Storing: Cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Freeze for up to 3 months; defrost before use.
- Sweetener: Granulated sugar, maple syrup, or honey can be used.
Nutrition
Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.03g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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