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bourbon cranberry sauce in a serving dish
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5 from 5 votes

Bourbon Cranberry Sauce

This easy Bourbon Cranberry Sauce is a simple and delicious sauce made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, and maple syrup.
Cook Time15 minutes
Cooling Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 people
Calories: 58kcal
Author: Sarah Trenalone

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces cranberries (fresh or frozen)
  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup (plus more to taste)
  • ¼ cup bourbon, plus 1 tablespoon (optional)

Instructions

  • Add cranberries, juice, syrup, and ¼ cup bourbon to a pot.
    Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until the berries burst.
    cranberries in a pan
  • Remove from heat.  Allow to cool slightly, taste, and add the remaining tablespoon of bourbon if desired.
    This sauce is somewhat less sweet than traditional cranberry sauces. Once the sauce cools, taste it, and add more maple syrup if desired.
    Store in the fridge for at least 2 hours.  Sauce will thicken as it cools.
    If you love cranberry sauce, make sure to try making it at home! This extra-easy Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce is made with bourbon and maple syrup, and makes a delicious fall and winter side dish.

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Notes

Yields approx. 2 cups of sauce.  Serves 16 (2 TB per person)
Recipe Variations:
  • Swap the bourbon for Grand Marnier
  • Skip the bourbon (and don't replace it) for a traditional cranberry sauce
 

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 8.7mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.1mg