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Maple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce
Maple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce simmers fresh or frozen cranberries with apple cider, maple syrup, orange zest, and warm cinnamon to create a thick, tangy-sweet condiment. Finished with bourbon and vanilla extract off-heat, it balances fruity brightness with subtle warmth and depth, ideal for holiday meals or as a flavorful accompaniment.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
cups
Calories:
112 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cranberries fresh or frozen
- 1 cup apple cider or orange juice or water
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 1 pinch salt sea salt
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 2 tsp vanilla extract pure
- 1/4 tsp salt to taste, sea salt
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients except for the bourbon and vanilla extract to a saucepan. Bring to a full boil. Mash the cranberries with a fork and continue cooking at a gentle boil, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened and cranberries have lost much of their form.
- Remove sauce from heat and stir in the bourbon and vanilla extract (Note: if you want all of the alcohol to cook off of the bourbon, add it while you're cooking the cranberries). Transfer to a storage container. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1of 12
Calories
112kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1of 12 | |
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.