Bourbon Vanilla Cider Cranberry Sauce Recipe
This Bourbon Vanilla Cider Cranberry Sauce combines fresh cranberries with rich bourbon, apple cider, and a fragrant vanilla bean to create a flavorful and festive condiment perfect for holiday meals or any occasion that calls for a tangy and sweet cranberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 12 ounce bag fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup bourbon
- 3 tablespoons apple cider
- 1 vanilla bean, split
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the fresh cranberries, sugar, bourbon, apple cider, and split vanilla bean. Stir the ingredients together to mix well.
- Simmer Mixture: Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it bubble gently for about 15 minutes. During this time, the cranberries will begin to break down and the mixture will thicken.
- Remove from Heat and Cool: Take the saucepan off the heat and allow the cranberry sauce to cool. The sauce will thicken further as it cools. Leave the vanilla bean in the sauce to infuse extra flavor.
- Serve or Store: Reheat the sauce before serving if desired. The sauce stores well in the fridge and can be enjoyed cold or warm.
Notes
- Leaving the vanilla bean in the sauce until serving intensifies the vanilla flavor.
- Reheat gently to avoid breaking down the sauce too much before serving.
- This sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Substitute bourbon with apple juice or orange juice for a non-alcoholic version.
