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Ultimate Cranberry Sauce

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This Ultimate Cranberry Sauce with the flavours of bourbon and maple syrup is sure to be a hit on your holiday table.

Ultimate Cranberry Sauce in a bowl.

I always wondered what the big deal was in making homemade cranberry sauce.  Canned sauce was all I ever knew, so one day I decided to make my own to see if there really is a difference. That was all it took…since that day many years ago I have NEVER bought cranberry sauce again. Homemade gravy is also a MUST, bought just does not cut it.

It really is a simple process and you can play with the flavours to create your special sauce. Everything from different alcohols, citrus flavours, spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to different sweeteners like maple syrup and honey, create wonderful sauces that are sure to convert the canned sauce people to homemade…all it takes is 1 time!!

Cranberry sauce on crackers.

You can use fresh or frozen cranberries.  I usually buy a few bags and put them in the freezer.  This sauce is so wonderful that it can be used in many ways beyond turkey dinner.

I have played around with many different combinations over the years.  All have been really good, but this Ultimate Cranberry Sauce is our favourite version.  We just love the tartness of the cranberries, mixed with the vanilla hinted bourbon and the sweetness of the maple syrup.

I love using it for appetizers like featured in this post.  Cranberry sauce is a great addition to any cheese platter. Here I used it to top tangy goat cheese. I also love using it in yogurt and it makes a wonderful addition to sandwiches….especially turkey or ham!!

If you haven’t ever made your own cranberry sauce, head into the kitchen and give it a try…..you will wonder how you ever managed without homemade before!!

Closeup pf cranberry sauce on a cracker with cream cheese.

If you are looking for another great appetizer try Fresh Tomato Bruschetta…it’s a great party pleaser too!!

 

Ultimate Cranberry Sauce with the flavours of bourbon and maple syrup will be a sure hit on your holiday table. Perfect with turkey, great on cheese platters, awesome in sandwiches and great mixed in yogurt. | homemadeandyummy.com

Ultimate Cranberry Sauce

Ultimate Cranberry Sauce with the flavours of bourbon and maple syrup will be a sure hit on your holiday table. Perfect with turkey, great on cheese platters, awesome in sandwiches and great mixed in yogurt.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Keyword: Holiday Essential
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Author: Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

  • 1 oz bag of cranberries fresh or frozen 12 ., rinsed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients (except cranberries) into a pot.
  • Bring to a boil and cook for about 3 minutes making sure sugar dissolves.
  • Add cranberries and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer till berries start to burst.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Press slightly with a fork.
  • Place in bowl, cool and place in fridge till ready to use.

Notes

Another great appetizer is Fresh Tomato Bruschetta
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  1. Marisa Franca

    I do love a good homemade cranberry sauce. I’m always looking for new recipes that will give me the taste and texture that I crave. Now, that touch of bourbon will certainly kick it up a notch. I’ll be saving this recipe to make during the upcoming holidays.

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    • Chef G

      Thanks Jared….it really is an awesome sauce and we use it in so many ways…in fact I am having some right now in my yogurt for lunch!!

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  12. Brie@toasterovenlove

    What a fantastic simple recipe! I had the same experience the first time I made my own cranberry sauce, I couldn’t believe how much better homemade tastes. Thanks for the idea of using maple syrup, can’t wait to try it, fingers crossed it makes onto an appetizer before I just eat the whole bowl 😉

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