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Honey Bourbon Cranberry Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Eliza
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

This Honey Bourbon Cranberry Sauce is a flavorful twist on traditional cranberry sauce, combining fresh cranberries with brown sugar, honey, bourbon, and aromatic spices like rosemary, cloves, and cinnamon. The sauce is simmered until thick and bursting with vibrant flavors, perfect for adding a gourmet touch to holiday meals or any festive occasion.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 cups (1 12-ounce bag) fresh cranberries, rinsed
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup bourbon
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • Juice of 1/2 orange
  • A pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a pot over medium heat, combine the fresh cranberries, brown sugar, honey, bourbon, rosemary sprigs, ground cloves, cinnamon stick, orange zest, orange juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir gently to mix all ingredients evenly.
  2. Simmer the Sauce: Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and allow it to simmer. Continue cooking for about 10 minutes or until the cranberries burst open and the sauce achieves your preferred thickness. Keep in mind the sauce will thicken further as it cools, so don’t overcook.
  3. Adjust Flavor and Cool: Remove the pot from heat. Taste the sauce; if it is too tart, add additional honey to sweeten it to your liking. Remove the rosemary sprigs and cinnamon stick to prevent overwhelming the flavor. Let the sauce cool completely.
  4. Chill the Sauce: Transfer the cooled cranberry sauce into an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld. The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  5. Serve: Serve the cranberry sauce chilled, reheated, or at room temperature alongside your favorite dishes.

Notes

  • The sauce thickens more as it cools, so remove from heat when slightly less thick than desired.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more honey after cooking if necessary.
  • Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.
  • Perfect accompaniment for holiday meals, especially turkey or pork.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipekind.com/honey-bourbon-cranberry-sauce-recipe/