Maple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce

Maple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce

This sweet and tangy cranberry sauce is quick and easy to make. It's so good you'll never want to buy the canned stuff again!

Ingredients

  • maple syrup
    ⅝ c
  • water
    ⅓ c
  • fresh cranberries
    8 oz
  • zest of lemon
    1
  • juice of lemon
    ½
  • cinnamon stick
    1
  • bourbon
    1 ½ oz

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine the water, maple syrup, lemon juice and lemon zest to a medium saucepan.

  2. 2

    Add the cranberries and cinnamon stick and heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

  3. 3

    Once the sauce starts simmering and thickening, add the bourbon. If you're feeling cheeky, add another shot.

  4. 4

    Once thickened, remove from heat, fish out the cinnamon stick, and allow to cool before refrigerating

Maple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce

Maple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce

20 min

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About this Recipe

Tired of dull, gelatinous canned cranberry sauce? This Maple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce recipe will convert you with its vibrant flavor and effortless preparation, making it the star of your holiday table.

What sets this cranberry sauce apart is the inspired blend of rich maple syrup and a hint of warm bourbon, perfectly complementing the tartness of fresh cranberries. It’s a simple combination that delivers complex, irresistible results in mere minutes, making homemade a truly superior choice.

Prepare for a symphony of sweet and tangy flavors, beautifully balanced with the subtle warmth of bourbon and a bright citrus finish from fresh lemon zest and juice. The texture will be naturally luscious, a delightful contrast to the burst of whole cranberries as they cook down. This sauce is a truly special condiment that elevates any meal, particularly during the festive Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, proving that homemade is always best.

The beauty of this Maple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce lies in its balance. You can subtly adjust the sweetness by slightly increasing or decreasing the maple syrup to match your preference for a sweeter or tarter sauce. While bourbon adds a wonderful depth, if you want a lighter flavor, you could reduce the amount of bourbon used. A little extra lemon zest will amplify the bright, fresh notes.

Perfect for holiday feasts like Thanksgiving and Christmas, this versatile sauce is also wonderful year-round as a condiment. Serve it alongside roasted turkey, ham, or even slathered on a morning scone.

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