Cranberry Sauce With Orange Liqueur Recipe

Elevate your holiday feast with this vibrant cranberry sauce! Infused with the luxurious notes of Grand Marnier or Cointreau and zesty orange, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, it's the perfect complement to your Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas ham.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 157.6 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cranberry Sauce With Orange Liqueur

  • 12 ounces (about 3 cups) fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • zest of 1 orange
  • 1/4 cup Grand Marnier or Cointreau liqueur

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How to Make Cranberry Sauce With Orange Liqueur

  1. Combine 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water in a medium saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add 12 ounces (about 3 cups) fresh or frozen cranberries. Return to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, or until most of the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the zest of 1 orange.
  6. Add 1/4 cup Grand Marnier or Cointreau. Stir well to combine.
  7. Let the cranberry sauce cool completely at room temperature. This allows the flavors to meld.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to fully develop and the sauce to thicken further. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

143g

Fat

0g

Carbs

13g

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