Family Spice Recipe for Cosmopolitan Cranberry Sauce

 

 

 

 

 

Cosmopolitan Cranberry Sauce

This is not your grandmother's cranberry sauce, with a touch of vodka and orange liqueor.

 

adapted from Epicurious, November 2007

 

 

 

 

  1. In a small saucepan, bring to boil (about 7 minutes):
    • 1 (12-oz) bag fresh cranberries, rinsed, drained, and picked through
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1 TBS orange zest
    • 1/3 cup vodka
    • 3 TBS orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
  2. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  3. Remove from heat and let sauce cool for 5 minutes.
  4. Transfer to bowl and chill in refrigerator until set, about 2 hours.
  5. Serve chilled or room temperature

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 (12-oz) bag fresh cranberries, rinsed, drained, and picked through
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 TBS orange zest
  • 1/3 cup vodka
  • 3 TBS orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier or Triple Sec

 

 

 

 

 

Family Spice Recipe for Cosmopolitan Cranberry Sauce

 

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins, chill time (optional) 1 hour

Servings: yields 3 cups, 12

Serving Size: 1/4 cup

Serving Suggestions: This is a great garnish for any white meat: Mahogany Roasted Turkey , Roast Turkey, Pork Tenderloin. For another variation, try our spiced-tea cranberry sauce or our orange-cranberry sauce. Read about this recipe in the Family Spice Blog!

 

 

 

Cranberries are highly acidic, which discourages bacteria growth. Cranberry sauce can be made and refrigerated at least two weeks before serving, and leftovers are likely to stay fresh for another two weeks. If using frozen cranberries, do not defrost before use. Just allow extra cooking time.

NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size 1 slice
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Values*
Calories

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

 

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