Description
A rich, sweet-tart cranberry sauce infused with honey, orange zest, and a splash of bourbon. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy meal.
Ingredients
4 cups (340g) fresh cranberries
1/3 cup (65g) brown sugar
1/3 cup (115g) honey
1/3 cup (80ml) bourbon
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1 cinnamon stick
Zest of 1 orange + juice of 1/2 orange
Pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
1. Combine all ingredients in a pot over medium heat.
2. Stir until sugar dissolves and cranberries begin to soften.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Stir occasionally until cranberries burst.
5. Taste and add extra honey if needed.
6. Remove rosemary sprigs and cinnamon stick.
7. Cool completely before storing.
8. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
The sauce thickens as it cools.
Flavors deepen after chilling overnight.
Mash or blend for smoother texture.
Can be made ahead and frozen up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Thanksgiving
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg