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Bourbon Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Sauce is a classic Thanksgiving relish to serve with a roasted turkey. Made with 4 simple ingredients, it has a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors with a tough of zesty and bourbon aroma.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 72kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
  • cup maple syrup
  • cup water
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, add all the ingredients (12 oz fresh cranberries, ⅓ cup maple syrup, ⅓ cup water, 1 tsp orange zest, ½ cup juice, and 2 tbs bourbon).
  • Stir, bring to boil, then reduce the heat to medium/low and simmer for about 20 minutes until the berries burst and the sauce starts to thicken.
  • Cool off and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • I prefer a light touch of bourbon, so I use only 2 tbsp. If you like a stronger bourbon flavor, feel free to add more liquor.
  • You can use frozen cranberries in this recipe, just let them sit on the counter to defrost before you start cooking them.
  • My favorite bourbon brand is Breckenridge (not sponsored). It has a beautiful nose and is not too sharp.
  • When your sauce is cooled off, transfer it to an air-tight container and it will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 7-10 days.
  • You can freeze it in an air-tight container for up to 3 months. To thaw, just leave it in the fridge overnight.
  • I love making it 1-2 days before the holiday and keep it in the fridge in an air-tight container. It actually gets even better withing a couple of days as all the ingredients melt together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 72kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg