Best 6 Cranberry Sauce With Bourbon Recipes

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Cranberry sauce is a traditional side dish served at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. It is typically made with fresh or frozen cranberries, sugar, and water. Bourbon is a type of American whiskey that is made from corn. It has a sweet, smoky flavor that pairs well with the tartness of cranberries. Adding bourbon to cranberry sauce creates a unique and flavorful twist on a classic recipe. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make cranberry sauce with bourbon. We will also offer some tips on how to serve and store the sauce. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this article will help you create a delicious and memorable cranberry sauce that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH BOURBON



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This is my mother's recipe. Each year, she would make this for an auction. Her sauce usually sold for $12.00 an 8-ounce jar! Tastes best when it has had time to sit, for example, 2 weeks. The longer it sits, the stronger the flavours.

Provided by CULINARYJEN

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Cranberry Sauce Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 ounces cranberries
4 cups white sugar
½ cup bourbon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir the cranberries, white sugar, and bourbon together in a baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.4 calories, Carbohydrate 70.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 67.7 g

BOURBON CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Barbara Price

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Bourbon     Side     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Low Sodium     Cranberry     Chill     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit     Minnesota

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound (about 4 cups) cranberries
2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup bourbon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine first 3 ingredients in 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake until cranberries are tender and sugar is dissolved, stirring once, about 1 hour. Remove from oven and stir in bourbon. Refrigerate cranberry sauce until well chilled. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead.) Transfer to bowl and serve.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH BOURBON AND VANILLA BEAN AND ORANGE



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup bourbon whiskey
2 sticks cinnamon
2 large coins peeled, fresh ginger
Zest of 1 orange
Juice of 4 oranges
1 pound (about 4 cups) fresh or thawed frozen cranberries
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar and bourbon, stirring well, in a 1-quart saucepan. Add the cinnamon, ginger, orange zest and juice. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the liquid begins to reduce a little bit, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the cranberries and vanilla bean and continue to simmer until the cranberries are soft and breaking apart and the sauce begins to thicken, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • If desired, mash your cranberries with a sturdy whisk or potato masher, just to break up the cranberries, and simmer to thicken a little bit more, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and discard the cinnamon sticks, ginger pieces and vanilla bean. Allow the sauce to cool. Serve the sauce warm or at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 10 days -- the flavors only get better as they chill out in the fridge.

CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH BOURBON AND ORANGE



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Michael Symon's family often breaks into a heated debate during Thanksgiving - but only because they can't agree on whether cranberry sauce should be canned or homemade. Most of his relatives are OK with canned, but not Michael, which is why he came up with this flavorful sauce. "This is my attempt to sway my family with the magic of bourbon," he says.

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup bourbon
2 cinnamon sticks
2 large coins peeled fresh ginger
Zest of 1 orange, plus juice of 4 oranges
1 pound (about 4 cups) cranberries, thawed if frozen
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar and bourbon in a 1-quart saucepan, stirring well. Add the cinnamon sticks, ginger and orange zest and juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the liquid begins to reduce a bit, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the cranberries and vanilla bean and seeds to the pan and continue to simmer until the cranberries are soft and breaking apart and the sauce begins to thicken, 12 to 15 minutes. If desired, mash your cranberries with a sturdy whisk or potato masher, just to break them up, and simmer to thicken a little bit more, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and discard the cinnamon sticks, ginger pieces and vanilla bean. Let the sauce cool. Serve warm or at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 10 days - the flavors only get better as they chill out in the fridge.

CRANBERRY BOURBON SAUCE



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Different and yummy! Just in time for the holidays. Featured in the Winter 1988 issue of Domain Magazine

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     Fruit

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup Bourbon
1 tablespoon shallot, minced
11 ounces mandarin oranges
12 ounces fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar, adjust to your taste, this is very tart with only this amount
1 teaspoon ground black pepper, adjust to your taste, this much is VERY peppery

Steps:

  • In small saucepan combine bourbon, shallots, and orange zest. Use SHALLOTS - small bulbs that look similar to a small yellow onion NOT scallions.
  • Bring to boil over medium heat, and simmer until syrupy, about 10 minutes.
  • Add cranberries and sugar, and stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Simmer uncovered until cranberries burst.
  • Remove from heat, stir in pepper, and let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591.9, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 6, Carbohydrate 96.4, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 82.5, Protein 1.5

CRANBERRY-BOURBON SAUCE



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This recipe is adapted from a restaurant in the South. The unusual flavors of this dish are addictive! The cranberries burst when heated and the juice combines with the sugar and bourbon to make a great sauce.

Provided by Maureenie

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces fresh cranberries
1 orange, zest removed, peeled in one long piece, then cut into 1 inch pieces
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup Bourbon
2/3 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place cranberries, zest from the orange, orange peel, cut up orange pieces, cinnamon, and sugar into a 2 inch deep casserole dish.
  • Cover dish with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 60 minutes.
  • Stir mixture and check for sweetness. If too tart, may add up to one half cup more of sugar.
  • Add bourbon.
  • Cover and bake an additional 30 minutes.
  • Stir in orange juice and heat on top of the stove, stirring constantly over medium heat until thickened.
  • Remove peel and refrigerate until cold before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1.1, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 24.1, Protein 0.4

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and more nutrients than frozen or canned cranberries.
  • Simmer the sauce until it thickens: The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Add the bourbon at the end: Adding the bourbon at the end will prevent the alcohol from cooking off.
  • Serve the sauce warm or cold: Cranberry sauce can be served warm or cold. If you serve it warm, let it cool slightly before serving.
  • Garnish the sauce with fresh rosemary or orange zest: A garnish of fresh rosemary or orange zest will add a festive touch to the sauce.

Conclusion:

Cranberry sauce is a classic holiday side dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its tart and tangy flavor, cranberry sauce is the perfect complement to rich and savory holiday dishes. This recipe for cranberry sauce with bourbon adds a unique and delicious twist to the traditional cranberry sauce. The bourbon adds a subtle smoky flavor that complements the tartness of the cranberries. This sauce is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering.

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