Description
Cranberry Sauce with Grand Marnier is a festive and flavorful twist on the classic side dish, perfect for holiday gatherings. This vibrant sauce combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with the sweet, citrusy notes of Grand Marnier, creating a delightful complement to turkey or any meal. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe will impress your family and friends while adding a splash of color to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup Grand Marnier
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water and discard any damaged ones.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries, sugar, water, and Grand Marnier. Stir until bubbling.
- Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until cranberries burst.
- Add orange zest (and pineapple juice if using) and stir well.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly before transferring to a serving dish. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sauce preparation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg