Aperol Spritz Cranberry Sauce

Aperol Spritz Cranberry Sauce

from tasteofhome.com
25 min
3 servings
79 kcal / serving

In our Aperol spritz cranberry sauce recipe, the classic Thanksgiving sauce gets a serious upgrade thanks to the components from the latest trendy cocktail.

Ingredients

  • 1 packagefresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cuporange juice
  • ½ cupdried cranberries
  • ½ cupsugar
  • 2 tablespoonsaperol
  • 2 teaspoonsgrated orange zest

Directions

  1. 1

    In a small saucepan, stir together the cranberries, orange juice, dried cranberries and sugar. Cook the mixture over medium heat until the cranberries pop, about 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the Aperol and orange zest until well combined.

  3. 3

    Transfer the Aperol spritz cranberry sauce to a small bowl and allow it to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate the cranberry sauce until it’s chilled thoroughly. If desired, top with additional orange zest just before serving.