Brandied Cranberry Sauce Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
🍽 Servings: About 3 cups
🥣 Yield: Varies
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Brandied Cranberry Sauce recipe, a cherished creation that’s perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings or as a thoughtful homemade gift for loved ones. With its irresistible blend of tangy cranberries, sweet sugar, and a hint of brandy, this sauce promises to elevate any meal with its vibrant taste and inviting aroma. Prepare to impress your favorite families with jars filled with this fabulous sauce!
Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/3 cup brandy (or orange juice for a non-alcoholic version)
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. | Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). |
| 2. | Prepare Cranberries: Place the fresh cranberries in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, ensuring they’re spread out evenly. |
| 3. | Add Sugar: Sprinkle the sugar evenly over the cranberries, covering them completely. |
| 4. | Bake: Cover the baking dish with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. |
| 5. | Remove from Oven: Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. |
| 6. | Stir in Brandy: Gently stir in the brandy (or orange juice) until well combined with the cranberry mixture. |
| 7. | Transfer to Containers: Pour the sauce into jars or serving dishes, allowing it to cool slightly before sealing. |
| 8. | Chill: Store the Brandied Cranberry Sauce in the refrigerator until ready to serve. |
| 9. | Serve: Enjoy this flavorful sauce alongside your favorite dishes, or share it with friends and family as a delightful gift! |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 242.7
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 1mg
- Carbohydrates: 55.8g
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Sugar: 51.9g
- Protein: 0.2g
Tags:
Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours, Easy
Notes:
- This Brandied Cranberry Sauce recipe yields approximately 3 cups, but can vary based on the size of cranberries and desired consistency.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness to your taste preference by adding more or less sugar.
- For a twist, try experimenting with different types of alcohol or citrus juices to customize the flavor profile of the sauce.
