Go Back
–+ servings
Print Recipe
5 from 15 votes

Orange Bourbon Cranberry Sauce

A simple recipe for cranberry sauce with the extra zest of orange and kick of bourbon!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: make ahead, thanksgiving
Servings: 4 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 (12 oz.) packages of cranberries
  • 2/3 c. white sugar
  • 1 1/3 c. brown sugar
  • 3/4 c. fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 3/4 c. water
  • zest of one orange plus extra for garnish
  • 1-3 Tbsp. bourbon (to taste)

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients in a medium saucepan and cook on medium-high for 15-20 minutes or until most of the liquid has reduced, stirring occasionally. Once most of the cranberries have popped, remove from heat and let rest for at least 15 minutes.
  • Serve garnished with extra orange zest. Or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week. (Simply rewarm the cranberries later to serve.)

Notes

Recipe slightly adapted from Sweet Savory Life