Description
A delightful twist on a classic cranberry sauce featuring fresh cranberries, bourbon, and vanilla for a unique flavor experience during the holidays.
Ingredients
- Fresh cranberries: 12 ounces (you can use frozen as a substitute)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (or maple syrup for a more natural sweetness)
- Bourbon: 1/3 cup (or apple juice for a non-alcoholic option)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (or seeds of a vanilla bean)
- Water: 1/2 cup
- Cinnamon stick: 1 (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse fresh cranberries under cold water, picking out any soft or damaged ones.
- In a medium saucepan, mix cranberries, sugar, bourbon, water, and optional cinnamon stick over medium heat.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally for 10-15 minutes until berries burst and sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract or vanilla bean seeds.
- Allow to cool at room temperature and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
This sauce can be made days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cranberry sauce, holiday, bourbon, vanilla, side dish, family recipe, thanksgiving