Whiskey Cranberry Sauce

Add a little booze to your Thanksgiving or Christmas table with this rich and delicious whiskey cranberry sauce. Made from scratch with fresh cranberries, this sauce is simple and quick to make and is a wonderful addition to any holiday table.

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Course: Sauce

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings: servings (about 2 cups)

Calories: 139kcal

Author: Betty Davies

Ingredients

10 ounces cranberries (fresh or frozen) (280g)
¾ cup water (180ml)
1 cup brown sugar (200g)
2 ounces whiskey (60ml)

Instructions

Add all of the ingredients to a small pot and place on a medium high heat.
Heat to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
Once all of the cranberries have popped (about 5 minutes), take the pot off of the heat and allow to cool to thicken up.

Notes

Take care not to overcook the cranberries, you want to take them off of the heat once they are popped. If you overcook them, the sauce can become bitter and too thick.
I think this has cranberry sauce has the perfect balance of sweetness. Taste it when it’s done and add a little honey, maple syrup or other liquid sweetener if you prefer it sweeter. If you add granulated sugar you can end up with a grainy sauce.
The sauce will thicken as it cools.

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