The jewel of the Thanksgiving table is cranberry sauce; its
brilliant red color beckons to be tasted. Do not underestimate the importance
of this lovely little addition to one of the year's most important meals. More
than just a condiment, it can be a welcome side dish. After the meal it makes a
zesty topping for a turkey sandwich, mixed with mayonnaise a tasty topper for a
hamburger, warmed and poured over a brick of cream cheese, you have a festive
holiday snack.
Look no further for the easiest and best recipe for this
versatile sauce. The liquor makes it adults only, the variety of spirits that
can be used will suit any taste. Try something a little different this year.
It's guaranteed to make your guests take notice.
Spirited Cranberry
Sauce
2 12-ounce bags fresh cranberries
2-3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup spirits (Bourbon, Grand Marnier, Triple Sec, Irish
Whiskey, Tequila)
Preheat oven to 350F.
Rinse cranberries and pour into a 9" x 13" pan.
Top with sugar and cinnamon, and stir to combine. Cover pan with foil, sealing
edges tightly. Bake for 1 hour and 10
minutes, stirring mixture halfway through baking time. Remove from oven, stir
in spirits. Cool. Store in refrigerator. Keeps 4-6 weeks. Recipe may be halved.
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What a great recipe! I have never thought of baking a cranberry! I imagine the flavor is very intense....of course, the booze doesn't hurt! I will make this... I love condiments!
ReplyDeleteI always make my own cranberry sauce now. it is soooo easy and soooo good. Many different versions out there. I have always done mine on the stove top. I will have to try your baking method.
ReplyDeleteYum--this looks delicious and so easy! I always make cranberry orange relish but this really sounds so tempting. Happy Thanksgiving. Linda
ReplyDeleteI think I just found my new cranberry recipe! Yum!
ReplyDeleteThe cranberry sauce looks so good!
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