Name: Maple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 12 oz fresh cranberries; ½ cup granulated sugar; ½ cup maple syrup; Zest of 1 orange; Juice of 1 orange; ¼ cup bourbon; Pinch of salt; 1 cinnamon stick

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Are you team cranberry sauce or no?

I most definitely am. And confession time: I actually LOVE the canned stuff.

It tastes like nostalgia to me!

This Maple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce is my absolute FAVORITE cranberry sauce, though. It is so, so delicious, and even converted my cranberry-avoiding husband! He really enjoys this one.

It miiiight have something to do with bourbon being involved, but I’ll take it.

While I adore the nostalgia of the canned cranberry gelatin, this homemade version is incredibly simple to make. It takes about 20 minutes, uses one pan, and only requires six ingredients, most of which you likely will have on hand for Thanksgiving dinner anyway.

The flavors here are amazing. Tart cranberries, sweet maple syrup, smoky bourbon, fresh orange, and cinnamon – the marriage of these ingredients creates something quite magical.

I swear, I was not expecting to like homemade cranberry sauce as much as I do. I’ve been making this one for a few Thanksgiving dinners now, and while I still serve a dish of canned stuff too, this is definitely my favorite.

There’s no going back!

Ingredients You Need for This Maple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce:

Fresh cranberries
Granulated sugar
Maple syrup
Fresh orange zest and juice
Bourbon
Salt
Cinnamon stick

How to Make This Maple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce:

Making this really couldn’t be easier! Simply combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and place over medium heat.
Stirring occasionally, bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the berries have popped and softened and the liquid has thickened.
Taste, and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve warm or at room temperature. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.

Cranberry Sauce FAQs:

Do I need to use bourbon in this recipe?

While the bourbon adds delicious and distinct flavor to this sauce, you can leave it out if you prefer. Sub in an additional ¼ cup water or additional fresh orange juice instead.
If you want to sub in a different alcohol, any whiskey will do. I wouldn’t recommend other spirits for this recipe for flavor reasons.

Can I make this in advance?

Yes! In fact, I highly recommend it. The flavors will get better and better as this sits. In fact, you can make this up to a full week ahead of time and keep it in a well-sealed container in the fridge until you are ready to serve.

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This cranberry sauce is seriously the best! My whole family absolutely loves it. And it couldn’t be easier to make!

We need more of that on Thanksgiving Day!

@yestoyolks ✨Maple Bourbon Cranberry Sauce✨ Ingredients listed below (full recipe on yestoyolks.com)! 12 oz fresh cranberries ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup maple syrup Zest of 1 orange Juice of 1 orange ¼ cup bourbon Pinch of salt 1 cinnamon stick This is simply the best homemade cranberry sauce! While I love the nostalgia of the canned stuff, this homemade version wins out on all levels. It is SO ridiculously easy to make and tastes incredible. FULL RECIPE on yestoyolks.com! #foodt#foodtiktokp#recipesi#cookingvideoi#cookingtiktokp#recipeideasp#recipesforyouf#cozyfallfood #bourbontiktok #cranberrysauce #thanksgivingrecipes ♬ Don’t Know Why – Norah Jones

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