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Bourbon Orange Cranberry Sauce

By: Rebecca  |  Published: November 6, 2019  |  Updated: November 22, 2020  |   View Our Affiliate Disclosure Policy

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This Bourbon Orange Cranberry Sauce is loaded with tart and zesty flavor! Made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, and bourbon on the stove and ready in less than 30 minutes. via @sugarandsoulco

This Bourbon Orange Cranberry Sauce is loaded with tart and zesty flavor! Made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, and bourbon, this easy recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes.

When it comes to Thanksgiving, most of us are pretty set on traditions, we believe in Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, and cranberry sauce because the day just isn’t the same without them.

This Bourbon Orange Cranberry Sauce is loaded with tart and zesty flavor! Made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, and bourbon on the stove and ready in less than 30 minutes.

What Is Cranberry Sauce Made Of?

Traditionally, Cranberry sauce is made by combining sugar and water with fresh or frozen cranberries and cooking it down on the stovetop. But that doesn’t mean we can’t take those classics and give them a fresh new twist to make them even tastier!

For the last few years, my family has skipped the standard canned cranberry side dish and basic homemade recipes. Instead, we’ve made this delicious homemade cranberry sauce recipe. It’s made with bourbon, orange juice (fresh is best) and zest, sugar, and fresh cranberries.

It doesn’t take too long to make either and the difference between it and storebought it too good to pass up!

How To Make Cranberry Sauce

  1. Add the cranberries, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and bourbon to a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until berries begin to burst and sauce begins to thicken about 20 to 25 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat, the sauce will thicken as it cools. This recipe is best served at room temperature. So if you make it in advance, store in the refrigerator but let it sit out for a bit before serving.
Bourbon Orange Cranberry Sauce Recipe

And when you add a touch of citrus, like in this Bourbon Orange Cranberry Sauce, it’s pretty much heaven in a bowl! Orange and Cranberry are a perfect pair all on their own and one that transitions well from sweet to savory.

When you add bourbon to the mix, I prefer Jim Beam Black, you get a touch of caramel and warm oak that adds a nice smoothness to the zest and tartness of the cranberry and orange.

Cranberry Sauce made with orange and bourbon

How Long Does Cranberry Sauce Last?

If you want to make it ahead or for some crazy reason there’s some leftover, homemade cranberry sauce can usually be stored in the fridge for 7 to 10 days.

This means you can make it ahead of time for the holidays. Simply pop it in the microwave to heat it up or let it sit at room temperature for a bit. If it’s really thick after being chilled, add a little more orange juice to soften it up.

This super easy cranberry sauce goes great on leftover turkey sandwiches too!

Homemade Cranberry Sauce Recipe

More Delicious Cranberry Recipes:

  • Cranberry Orange Scones – A classic breakfast pastry with tons of flavor!
  • Cranberry Orange Mimosas – Perfect for holiday breakfasts!
  • Easy Cranberry Cake – Made in a cast-iron skillet!
  • Cranberry Orange Meatballs – An easy appetizer recipe!
  • Cranberry Mojito Punch – Always a must for the holidays!
This Bourbon Orange Cranberry Sauce is loaded with tart and zesty flavor! Made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, and bourbon on the stove and ready in less than 30 minutes.

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This Bourbon Orange Cranberry Sauce is loaded with tart and zesty flavor! Made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, and bourbon on the stove and ready in less than 30 minutes.

Bourbon Orange Cranberry Sauce

Rebecca Hubbell
This Bourbon Orange Cranberry Sauce is loaded with tart and zesty flavor! Made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, and bourbon on the stove and ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 77

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup bourbon

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, combine all ingredients together and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until berries begin to burst and sauce begins to thicken, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Let cool before serving. 

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Notes

  • Bourbon may be omitted, just add additional orange juice or cranberry juice.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 16gPotassium: 24mgSugar: 16gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 6.4mgCalcium: 1mg
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  1. Janet says

    November 26, 2020 at 10:52 am

    5 stars
    Awesome!

    Reply
  2. Ashley says

    November 25, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    Can you make this the day before?

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      November 25, 2020 at 3:46 pm

      Yes!

      Reply
  3. Natalie says

    October 28, 2020 at 8:56 pm

    5 stars
    Hand on bible, I’m sitting here looking up cranberry sauce recipes enjoying an old fashioned, and I happen upon this recipe?! Kismet!,

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      October 28, 2020 at 8:57 pm

      Guess you’ll have to make it 😉

      Reply
  4. Maddy says

    November 28, 2019 at 8:45 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Rebecca thank you !! your simply Bourbon Orange Cranberry Sauce was awesome.
    I made during Thanksgiving 2019. I enjoy cooking with wine, bourbon and rum
    Keep up the good recipes. Maddy from AZ

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      November 28, 2019 at 8:50 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Happy thanksgiving!

      Reply
  5. LadyVEE says

    November 6, 2019 at 9:45 am

    Can Dried Cranberries be used?

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      November 6, 2019 at 11:26 am

      No, they cannot. You need the juice of the fresh cranberries to create the sauce.

      Reply
  6. Cindy Parker says

    November 23, 2017 at 7:57 am

    5 stars
    Made this last night, added a little more bourbon to the berries and to my Glass!! topped the berries with orange zest. Wonderful. will definitely try again.

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      November 23, 2017 at 8:38 am

      More Bourbon is always a win! Hope everyone enjoys it today!!!

      Reply
  7. theweissguy says

    November 22, 2017 at 5:58 pm

    5 stars
    Modified: 2/3 cup sugar, Fresh squeezed juice (w/pulp), much more jest – almost half the zest of the orange(s). Best cranberry sauce I ever made!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      November 22, 2017 at 6:02 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it, Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  8. Trang says

    November 21, 2017 at 12:25 pm

    5 stars
    Ohh this would be the perfect recipe to try and convert my husband over to the homemade cranberry sauce team. He still only eats the canned jelly cranberry, haha. But bourbon might just do the trick!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      November 21, 2017 at 8:35 pm

      It’s the only cranberry sauce my husband will even touch, so I think it’s a great place to start for conversion 😉

      Reply
  9. Julia says

    November 21, 2017 at 3:24 am

    5 stars
    Cranberries are my favorite holiday flavor too! I love that you made it with bourbon, adding this to my Thanksgiving menu!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Hubbell says

      November 21, 2017 at 8:36 pm

      I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply

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