Best 6 Holiday Essentials Drunken Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Welcome to the definitive guide to creating the perfect Drunken Cranberry Sauce, a holiday essential that will delight your taste buds and warm your heart. With its tangy, sweet, and slightly boozy flavor, this sauce is a must-have accompaniment to your holiday feast. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with all the tips, tricks, and recipe variations you need to create a Drunken Cranberry Sauce that will be the star of your holiday table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DRUNKEN CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Sweet and spicy, Drunken Cranberry Sauce pairs perfectly with a traditional holiday dinner of turkey, gravy and stuffing. Ready within 15 minutes, this lightning fast side dish adds sweetness to a meal. Fresh cranberries cook with spiced rum, orange juice and brown sugar to make this delightful recipe. Drunken Cranberry Sauce is what you'll want to serve at the Thanksgiving, Christmas and holiday party tables!

Provided by Erin Parker, The Speckled Palate

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 oz. fresh cranberries, whole
1 oz. spiced rum
½ cup orange juice
1 cup brown sugar (dark brown or light brown OK)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the cranberries with the orange juice and brown sugar.
  • Heat over medium heat, and cook, for about 10 minutes, or until cranberries have popped and the sauce has thickened.
  • Pour in the rum, and stir, cooking until it has evaporated.
  • Serve warm or cold as a side dish at the holiday table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 0 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 0 grams protein, SaturatedFat 0 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 serving, Sodium 7 milligrams sodium, Sugar 25 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

DRUNKEN CRANBERRY SAUCE



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A family recipe we have used for years. We love it as a side dish to our turkey on Thanksgiving day. Also goes well on chicken, pork, and beef. Makes a great treat as an appetizer served with crackers, or can even be used over vanilla ice cream. I like to add the orange zest a couple tablespoons at a time, as not to overdo it. Adjust sweetness by adding 1 tablespoon sugar at a time at the end of cooking if needed.

Provided by Mrs.fleming21

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

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups white sugar, or more to taste
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 (12 ounce) package cranberries, divided
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger tequila
1 ½ oranges, zested

Steps:

  • Heat a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir sugar, orange juice, half the cranberries, and tequila in the warmed saucepan until mixture is slightly reduced, about 20 minutes. Add the remaining cranberries and orange zest; cook and stir until cranberries begin to pop, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 0.8 mg, Sugar 27.8 g

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This recipe was given to me by a friend of mine. It has been a family favorite for over ten years. I make it for Thanksgiving as well as Christmas dinner.

Provided by MARJK

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

Time 8h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups fresh cranberries
1 ½ cups water
5 whole cloves
5 whole allspice berries
3 cinnamon sticks
2 cups white sugar

Steps:

  • Place fresh cranberries and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Wrap cloves, allspice berries and cinnamon sticks in a spice bag. Place in the water with cranberries.
  • Cook until cranberries begin to burst, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in sugar and reduce heat to low. Continue cooking 5 minutes, or until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Discard spice bag. Chill in the refrigerator 8 hours, or overnight, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.5 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 2.2 mg, Sugar 26 g

DRUNKEN CRANBERRY SAUCE



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A delicious holiday (or not) whole berry sauce that is so simple (if you don't sneak a sip of the liquid while you are acquiring the ingredients) that you'll be amazed.

Provided by R. Richard Daggett

Categories     Fruit

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb cranberries
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup cognac or 1 cup brandy
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine first 3 ingredients (in saucepan large enough to hold ingredients and more).
  • Cook over low heat until most of berries have "popped".
  • Add zest and cinnamon.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Cool and store in refrigerator or freeze until wanted.

DRUNKEN CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This is my absolute favorite cranberry sauce recipe. I grew up eating the cranberries out of the can (or should I say avoiding them completely because they're pointless), and then I discovered there's more to cranberries than that jellied version of cranbery sauce. Don't stress about the alcohol because it's only for flavor. You won't really get drunk from this recipe unless you're drinking something while you make it.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 ounces fresh cranberries
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 dash nutmeg
1/4 cup Bourbon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Combine cranberries, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in an 8" square pan.
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutesor until the cranberries have softened and become juicy.
  • Uncover and stir in the bourbon.
  • The alcohol will evaporate leaving the liquor's smoky essence.
  • Refrigerate covered until ready to serve.

DRUNKEN CRANBERRIES



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Use these drunken cranberries to make Danny Meyer's delicious Cranberry Daiquiri.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Entertaining     Cocktail Party Ideas

Yield Makes about 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups Danny Meyer's Simple Syrup
2 sticks cinnamon
Zest from 1 large orange
1 cup fresh cranberries
1 1/2 cups white rum, such as Bacardi Silver

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine simple syrup, cinnamon, and orange zest. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; add cranberries. Cook until cranberries just begin to pop and skins begin to split, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Strain liquid into a large container. Discard cinnamon and orange zest; add cranberries to liquid, along with rum. If cranberries are not fully submerged in liquid, add equal parts simple syrup and rum until they are completely covered. Let cool completely.
  • Cover, and transfer to refrigerator until chilled, at least 2 hours and up to 3 weeks.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries are the best choice for making drunken cranberry sauce. They should be plump and firm, with no signs of bruising or decay.
  • Use a variety of citrus fruits: The citrus fruits in drunken cranberry sauce add a bright, tangy flavor. You can use a combination of oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: The spices in drunken cranberry sauce add a warm, festive flavor. You can use a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger.
  • Let the sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the sauce warm or cold: Drunken cranberry sauce can be served warm or cold. If you are serving it warm, reheat it gently over low heat until it is just heated through.

Conclusion:

Drunken cranberry sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make holiday side dish. It is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other special occasion. With its bright, tangy flavor and warm, festive spices, drunken cranberry sauce is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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