Drunken Cranberry Sauce

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A family recipe we have used for years. We love it as a side dish to our turkey on Thanksgiving day. Also goes well on chicken, pork, and beef. Makes a great treat as an appetizer served with crackers, or can even be used over vanilla ice cream. I like to add the orange zest a couple tablespoons at a time, as not to overdo it. Adjust sweetness by adding 1 tablespoon sugar at a time at the end of cooking if needed.

Submitted by Mrsfleming21
Updated on September 26, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar, or more to taste

  • 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

  • 1 (12 ounce) package cranberries, divided

  • 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger tequila

  • 1 ½ oranges, zested

Directions

  1. Heat a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir sugar, orange juice, half the cranberries, and tequila in the warmed saucepan until mixture is slightly reduced, about 20 minutes. Add the remaining cranberries and orange zest; cook and stir until cranberries begin to pop, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

128 Calories
0g Fat
31g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 128
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 0g 1%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 6mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 67mg 1%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.