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cranberry sauce with orange

Cranberry Sauce with Orange Liqueur

An upscale alternative to canned, homemade Cranberry Sauce has less sugar and a hint of citrus. With or without liqueur.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course miscellaneous, Pickle, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Canadian
Servings 12
Calories 41 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 340 g package fresh or frozen cranberries 12 oz or about 3½ cups
  • ⅓ cup orange juice freshly squeezed if possible
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 Tbsp orange liqueur such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier optional

Instructions
 

  • Add cranberries and orange juice to a pot on the stovetop. Cover and bring to a very low simmer for about 10 minutes until cranberries start softening.
  • Add sugar and continue to cook over very low heat. Remove lid when sauce starts to thicken and stir frequently to prevent boiling over. When cranberries have mostly all popped and sauce is very thick, about 10 minutes, remove from heat.
  • Stir in liqueur.
  • Cranberry Sauce will keep in refrigerator for 3-4 days and freezes well.

Nutrition

Serving: 2TablespoonsCalories: 41kcalCarbohydrates: 8.9gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 28.1mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7.2g
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