Grand Marnier Cranberry Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
110 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Grand Marnier Cranberry Sauce
Description
The Grand Marnier Cranberry Sauce starts with fresh cranberries cooked over medium-high heat with brown sugar, orange juice, a cinnamon stick, and Grand Marnier. As the mixture simmers, the cranberries burst, releasing natural pectins that thicken the sauce. The brown sugar balances the berries' natural tartness, while orange juice adds fruity brightness. The cinnamon stick infuses warm spice notes, and the Grand Marnier brings a subtle orange liqueur flavor that enriches the sauce's depth.
This sauce is typically served chilled, making it an ideal accompaniment for turkey or pork dishes during holiday meals. Its texture can be adjusted with a potato masher for chunkiness preferences, and sweetness can be fine-tuned by adding or reducing sugar.
Leftover sauce can be refrigerated sealed for up to one week or frozen in airtight containers for up to three months. Frozen sauce should be thawed overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cranberries fresh
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoon Grand Marnier
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Put all ingredients in a sauce pan over medium high heat
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries begin to pop, about 10 minutes
- Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool. (The cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools). Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with orange zest.
Notes
- Frozen cranberries may be used without thawing; rinsing is sufficient.
- Use a deep saucepan to avoid splatter when cranberries pop during cooking.
- Adjust sweetness by adding or reducing sugar to taste.
- For a smoother sauce, mash the cranberries lightly with a potato masher.
- Cranberry sauce thickens further as it cools; simmer longer for thicker consistency before cooling.
- Refrigerate sauce for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to develop and sauce to chill.
- Store leftover cranberry sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Freeze sauce in an airtight container for up to three months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoon | |
| Calories | 110kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 48IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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