Best 8 Tequila And Orange Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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Are you looking for a festive and elegant dish to serve at your next holiday gathering? Look no further than this recipe for "Tequila and Orange Cranberry Sauce". This unique and flavorful sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make addition to your holiday menu. Made with fresh cranberries, zesty oranges, and the perfect amount of tequila, this sauce is sure to impress your guests and become a holiday tradition in your home. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's begin our culinary journey to create the ultimate tequila and orange cranberry sauce.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE



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Why open a can when Tyler Florence's Cranberry-Orange Sauce is so easy to make? It's a fresh take on an old classic, from Tyler's Ultimate on Food Network.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Two 8-ounce packages cranberries, fresh or frozen
1 orange, zest cut into strips and juiced
1/2 cup sugar
1 cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • Put all the ingredients into a saucepan over medium heat and simmer until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve at room temperature or cool and refrigerate. Remove the cinnamon stick before serving.

TEQUILA AND ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Tequila, orange juice, orange zest, and cranberries make this quick, easy, and flavorful cranberry sauce, perfect for the holidays.

Provided by Fioa

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

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup orange juice
1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger tequila
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 ½ pounds fresh cranberries
1 ¾ cups white sugar
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Bring orange juice, tequila, and orange zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cranberries, sugar, and salt; simmer until a jam-like sauce forms, about 25 minutes.
  • Blend sauce with an immersion blender for a smoother consistency. Let cool; sauce will continue to thicken naturally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 10.6 mg, Sugar 23.9 g

JELLIED ORANGE-CRANBERRY SAUCE



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The natural pectin in apples means you don't have to add any gelatin to get this cranberry sauce to hold its shape. This showstopping jellied sauce requires less than 15 minutes of hands-on time. Serve it with our Citrus-Rubbed Turkey with Cider Gravy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Cooking spray
6 wide strips orange zest plus 1/4 cup juice (from 1 orange)
3/4 pound fresh or frozen cranberries
1 tart apple, such as Granny Smith, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • Lightly coat a 4-cup mold or dish with cooking spray. In a medium saucepan, bringing remaining ingredients to a rapid simmer over medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until berries burst and mixture thickens to a jamlike consistency, 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender, remove cap from hole in lid, cover lid with a dish towel, and hold down firmly while blending until smooth.
  • Working quickly, strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl, stirring and pressing on solids with a rubber spatula; discard solids. Transfer to mold and smooth top. Lightly coat plastic wrap with cooking spray and press against surface; refrigerate until chilled and set, 1 hour. Unmold just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 g, Fiber 3 g

ORANGE CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Cranberry orange sauce with a zing. A perfect complement to the Thanksgiving feast!

Provided by lmaniloff

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

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 pound fresh cranberries
2 oranges, zested and juiced
1 cup white sugar
water to cover

Steps:

  • Stir cranberries, orange zest, sugar, and enough water to cover berries together in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil and cook until cranberries begin to burst, 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low, stir in orange juice, and simmer until flavors blend, about 1 hour. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate until a gel consistency is reached, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 3 mg, Sugar 38.7 g

JALAPENO CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Make and share this Jalapeno Cranberry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Fruit

Time 35m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces fresh cranberries
orange, zest of, , finely grated
orange, juice of
2 teaspoons tequila
1/2 cup sugar
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

Steps:

  • Add enough water to the orange juice to make one cup of liquid.
  • Combine cranberries, orange zest, juice and water, tequila, and sugar in a large pot.
  • Bring to a slow boil, stirring occasionally.
  • When the cranberries begin to pop, add the chopped jalapeno cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • If the sauce seems a little thick, add a bit more water.
  • Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl and chill.

CRANBERRY ORANGE SAUCE



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This recipe tastes just like frozen Indian Trail Cranberry Orange Sauce, which is difficult or impossible to find anymore. It is so easy to make and can be used to make the cranberry jello mold recipe from the Indian Trail carton.

Provided by Sonomawhine

Categories     Fruit

Time 5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
1 orange, peel included, seeds removed
1 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Chop all ingredients in a food processor, or food grinder, and stir to mix. Refrigerate until ready to use. Be sure to let drain to remove excess liquid before mixing it with Jello for a mold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.2, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1.2, Carbohydrate 43.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 37.8, Protein 0.4

TEQUILA LIME CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This tequila lime cranberry sauce is truly special. The result is amazing for a tiny bit of extra effort. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium limes
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/3 cup tequila
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Finely grate zest from limes. Cut limes crosswise in half; squeeze juice from limes. Transfer zest and juice to a small saucepan. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, until berries pop, 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat., Transfer to a small bowl; refrigerate, covered, until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 125mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

BOOZY FRESH CRANBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE



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Why buy canned cranberry sauce when you can easily make your own from fresh cranberries, sugar, water, and a little bit of fresh orange? Cointreau®, or another orange-flavored liqueur, gives this sauce an extra flavor boost. It's perfect with ham, chicken, or turkey, whether it's a holiday or not.

Provided by Bibi

Time 30m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups whole fresh cranberries
½ cup white sugar
½ cup water
½ large orange, zested and juiced
⅓ cup orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®)
⅛ teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, orange juice, orange-flavored liqueur, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, for about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool. Sauce with thicken as it cools, to a soft-preserves stage. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 20.3 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

Tips:

  • For a sweeter sauce, use more orange juice and less cranberry juice.
  • For a tarter sauce, use more cranberry juice and less orange juice.
  • Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm, festive flavor.
  • Garnish the sauce with fresh orange zest or cranberries for a pop of color.
  • Make the sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Tequila and orange cranberry sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make sauce that is perfect for the holiday season. It is a great way to add a unique and festive flavor to your favorite dishes. Whether you are using it as a glaze for ham, turkey, or chicken, or as a dipping sauce for appetizers, this sauce is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy your holiday meal, give tequila and orange cranberry sauce a try.

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