CHRISTMAS CRANBERRIES

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Bourbon adds bite to this holiday standby, packed in a small heavy-duty glass storage container with a tight-fitting lid. Wrap in a vintage tea towel or cloth napkin, cinch with ribbon and adorn with small ornaments. -Becky Jo Smith, Kettle Falls, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 4 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 packages (12 ounces each) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup bourbon
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice and bourbon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until berries pop and mixture has thickened, 18-22 minutes., Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and orange zest. Ladle hot mixture into 4 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

yoni fantahun
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but these were actually really good. I'll definitely be making them again.


Gavin Easy
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These cranberries are a holiday tradition in my family. We make them every year and they're always a hit.


Steve Cast
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I can always count on it to turn out perfectly.


Chigi Dad
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These cranberries are the perfect addition to any holiday meal. They're tart, sweet, and absolutely delicious.


Tamer Samir
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I made these cranberries for my Christmas party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Monyeaha Coleman
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These cranberries were so good, I ate them all in one sitting!


Taisal Uddin
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to cranberry recipe for the holidays.


Raja Mia
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These cranberries were a great addition to my holiday meal. They were easy to make and they tasted delicious.


Madan Rana
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cranberries turned out too watery. I think I might have added too much water.


Alfred Mcneill
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These cranberries were a little too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Hailee Poston
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I was looking for a simple cranberry recipe and this one fit the bill. It was easy to follow and the cranberries turned out great.


hana mohamed
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I made these cranberries for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best cranberries they had ever had.


Awais khan 1996
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These cranberries are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Sean Knight
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I used fresh cranberries and they were so delicious. The sauce was thick and flavorful.


itumeleng ngwenya
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cranberries turned out perfectly. They were a beautiful addition to my holiday table.


Alihaseeb Alihaseeb
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These cranberries were a hit at our Christmas dinner! They were tart and sweet, with a little bit of crunch. I will definitely be making them again next year.