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    Cranberry Sauce with Whiskey

    Published on December 29, 2018 - Updated on May 5, 2023 by Chef Rodney - Leave a Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A great Cranberry Sauce with Whiskey with just a hint of orange that can be made with or without the alcohol.
     
    Cranberry Sauce with Whiskey

    It's not the Holidays without some cranberry sauce. I usually make my cranberry sauce with Grand Marnier, but this time I was asked to make a cranberry sauce without alcohol. Ok, so how does that work when this recipe specifically says Cranberry Sauce with Whiskey?

    Cranberry Sauce with Whiskey
    Cranberry Sauce with Whiskey

    This Cranberry Sauce with Whiskey recipe only calls for ¼ Cup of Whiskey and since there is no acceptable substitute for this small amount of Whiskey, you can simply omit it without affecting the overall flavor of this cranberry sauce.

    Obviously, it tastes just that much better with a little whiskey, but this recipe is versatile enough that you can simply leave it out if needed.

    Cranberry Sauce with Whiskey

    Needless to say, this was a hit with our Holiday Turkey! Everyone loved the tartness from the cranberries but also the hint of orange flavor. Definitely going to make this one over and over and over.

    Cranberry Sauce with Whiskey

    🥃 Alcohol Warning

    Please take into consideration that some of the alcohol in this recipe may not completely burn off and the remains could be of significant concern to recovering alcoholics, parents, and others who have ethical or religious reasons for avoiding alcohol.
     
    Cranberry Sauce with Whiskey

    For more great recipes with Fresh Cranberries, I suggest you check these recipes out:

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    • Nancy's Cranberry Gingersnap Pie
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    • Cranberry Sauce Adult Style
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    📋 Gather your Ingredients

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Cranberry Sauce with Whiskey recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Fresh Cranberries, Cinnamon Stick, Vanilla Bean, Light Brown Sugar, Orange, Orange Juice and Whiskey.

    🥣 How to make Cranberry Sauce with Whiskey

    Add all ingredients except Whiskey to a saucepan and let cook for about 10 minutes until the berries make a popping sound.
    Turn heat to low and add Whiskey. Stir and let cook for another minute. Remove cinnamon stick.
    Remove from heat and move to a bowl. The cranberry sauce will thicken up as it sits.

    Cranberry Sauce with Whiskey

    Cranberry Sauce with Whiskey

    A great Cranberry Sauce with Whiskey with just a hint of orange that can be made with or without the alcohol.
    4.25 from 8 votes
    Print Recipe Rate Recipe
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Condiments, Sauces & Dry Rubs
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 142 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 12 oz Fresh Cranberries
    • 1 Cinnamon Stick
    • 1 Vanilla Bean
    • 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar
    • 1 Orange, chopped
    • Orange Zest
    • ¾ Cup Orange Juice
    • ¼ Cup Whiskey

    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients except Whiskey to a saucepan and let cook for about 10 minutes until berries make a popping sound.
    • Turn heat to low and add Whiskey. Stir and let cook for another minute. Remove cinnamon stick.
    • Remove from heat and move to a bowl. The cranberry sauce will thicken up as it sits.

    Notes

    → If you don't have Vanilla Bean you can substitute with 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract.
    → Please take into consideration that some of the alcohol may not completely burn off and the remains could be of significant concern to recovering alcoholics, parents, and others who have ethical or religious reasons for avoiding alcohol.
    → For a non-alcoholic version of this cranberry sauce, you can simply omit the whiskey as there is no acceptable substitute for it.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 28gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 107mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 17.7mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 0.3mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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