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Boozy Cranberry Sauce

Homemade Cranberry Sauce for the adults.  This Boozy Cranberry Sauce Recipe is made with Bourbon Whiskey and brown sugar.  Enjoy this flavorful Thanksgiving side dish instead of the too sweet, can shaped cranberry jelly!
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Course: Holidays
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cranberry sauce recipe, homemade cranberry sauce
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 188kcal
Author: Nicole Harris

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Fresh Cranberries washed & inspected
  • 3/4 Cup Water
  • 3/4 Cup Dark Brown Sugar - firmly packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 3 Tablespoons Bourbon Whiskey

Instructions

  • In 3qt pot over medium heat; combine water, whiskey, salt and brown sugar. Stir and heat until sugar dissolves and liquid begins to boil.
  • Add cranberries, reduce heat to medium/low and lightly boil for 25-30 minutes. Stir occasionally, more so during the last 10 minutes.
  • Refrigerate 6+ hours before serving.

Notes

Makes approximately 2 cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Sodium: 145mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 37g
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