Bourbon Orange Cranberry Sauce
A vibrant and flavorful homemade cranberry sauce with a touch of bourbon and orange zest. Perfect for your holiday table!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons bourbon optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Rinse the fresh cranberries and pick out any stems or soft berries.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, granulated sugar, and water.12 oz fresh cranberries
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is dissolved and the cranberries begin to pop, about 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in the orange zest and bourbon (if using).12 oz fresh cranberries
- Simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Transfer to a serving dish and chill before serving.
Notes
This cranberry sauce can be made a day or two in advance and stored in the refrigerator. It's a wonderful accompaniment to roasted meats like turkey or pork.