Ingredients

The following ingredients have 16 Servings
  • 12 ounces cranberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup (plus more to taste)
  • 1/4 cup bourbon, plus 1 tablespoon (optional)

Instruction

  • Add cranberries, juice, syrup, and 1/4 cup bourbon to a pot.Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes, or until the berries burst.
  • Remove from heat.  Allow to cool slightly, taste, and add the remaining tablespoon of bourbon if desired.This sauce is somewhat less sweet than traditional cranberry sauces. Once the sauce cools, taste it, and add more maple syrup if desired.Store in the fridge for at least 2 hours.  Sauce will thicken as it cools.