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Bourbon-Orange Cranberry Sauce

This Bourbon-Orange Cranberry Sauce is a boozy side dish that can be prepared several days in advance and is the perfect accompaniment to any holiday meal! It's always on my Thanksgiving menu!
This boozy side dish can be prepared several days in advance and is the perfect accompaniment to any holiday meal!
Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen - Ashley Covelli (adapted from Bon Appétit)
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Servings: 12 (¼-cup servings - makes about 3 cups total)
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound cranberries (about 4 cups)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup bourbon

Instructions
 

  1. In a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, place cranberries, sugar, orange zest, orange juice and cinnamon. Stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer, stirring every 10 minutes, until it reaches your desired consistency (about 35-35 minutes).
  2. Take pan off heat and stir in bourbon. Refrigerate until well chilled.

Notes

Nutrition information

Nutrition Facts
Bourbon-Orange Cranberry Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
159
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
0.2
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.004
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.02
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.01
g
Sodium
 
1
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
37
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
38
g
13
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
35
g
39
%
Protein
 
0.2
g
0
%
Vitamin A
 
29
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
4
mg
0
%
Iron
 
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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