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Bourbon Cranberry Sauce

Delicious Bourbon Cranberry Sauce Ready in Just 20 Minutes

This Bourbon Cranberry Sauce combines tart cranberries with rich bourbon, perfect for elevating your Thanksgiving feast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup sugar can substitute with brown sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup honey or agave syrup can be alternatives
  • 24 ounces fresh cranberries can use frozen if thawed and drained
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon can substitute with nutmeg for stronger flavor
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt use sea salt or kosher salt for best results
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract can substitute with almond extract
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey is a suitable substitute

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • immersion blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until it reaches a rolling boil and the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute.
  2. Add 18 ounces of cranberries, 1/2 cup of maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Boil gently for 1 minute, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Use an immersion blender to puree half of the cranberry mixture for a thicker sauce while retaining some whole cranberries for texture.
  4. Stir in the remaining cranberries and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  5. Incorporate 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 3 tablespoons of bourbon, stirring well to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 26gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin C: 10mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for 2-3 months.

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