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Bourbon Cranberry Sauce

This easy Bourbon Cranberry Sauce is a simple and delicious sauce made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, and maple syrup.

Cook Time
mins
Cooling Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 16 people
Calories: 58 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces cranberries (fresh or frozen)
  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup (plus more to taste)
  • ¼ cup bourbon, plus 1 tablespoon (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Add cranberries, juice, syrup, and ¼ cup bourbon to a pot.Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until the berries burst.
  2. Remove from heat.  Allow to cool slightly, taste, and add the remaining tablespoon of bourbon if desired.This sauce is somewhat less sweet than traditional cranberry sauces. Once the sauce cools, taste it, and add more maple syrup if desired.Store in the fridge for at least 2 hours.  Sauce will thicken as it cools.

Notes

  • Yields approx. 2 cups of sauce.  Serves 16 (2 TB per person)
  • Recipe Variations:
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  • Swap the bourbon for Grand Marnier
  • Skip the bourbon (and don't replace it) for a traditional cranberry sauce

Nutrition Information

Calories 58kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 56mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 35IU (1%) Vitamin C 8.7mg (10%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 58

% Daily Value*

Calories 58kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 56mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 35IU 1%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 10%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.