Looking for a delicious sauce for your holiday celebration? Look no further. Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other holiday – this Cranberry Orange Sauce with Brandy will be a hit!
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Hello folks! How are you doing? I hope you all had a great weekend and are ready for a new week.
And since Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away for our neighbours (here in Canada, we celebrated it over a month ago), I thought this recipe would be perfect. After all, who does not need good cranberry sauce during the festive season? And this Cranberry Orange Sauce with Brandy is even better than just a good sauce.
Cranberry Orange Sauce with Brandy
Do you still buy cranberry sauce? Please stop. While some good quality brands probably exist, they will never beat any homemade version. The beauty of homemade cranberry sauce is that you are 100% in charge. Consistency, sweetness, and overall flavour – you can adjust all these characteristics to your preference. For example, we do not like too sweet sauce, always opting for tart and fresh.
Needless to say, it is so easy to make cranberry sauce. You will probably need no more than 20 minutes from start to finish in most recipes.
This sauce is packed with a ton of flavour coming from fruit and spices. And did I mention brandy? It is quite tart, so you can go ahead and add more sweetness if you prefer. Personally, when it comes to sauce, I love using honey as it balances out the tartness of cranberries so well.
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And be sure to check other ideas for cranberry sauce:
I hope you like this luscious Cranberry Orange Sauce with Brandy, and you will enjoy it this holiday season. If you make it, let me know in this post or send me an Instagram message or share you photos adding the hashtag #havocinthekitchen.
Cheers!
Cranberry Orange Sauce with Brandy
Course: Condiment8-12
servings5
minutes20
minutesLooking for a delicious sauce for your holiday celebration? Look no further. Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other holiday – this Cranberry Orange Sauce with Brandy will be a hit!
Ingredients
7 cups (~700 gr.) fresh cranberries
1/2 to 2/3 cup oranges juice (from about 2 oranges)
2-4 tbsp. (25 – 50 gr.) granulated or light brown (golden) sugar
1/4 to 1/3 cup (85 – 115 gr.) honey
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. finely minced rosemary (optional)
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger and cardamom
a pinch of ground anise seeds
a good splash (2-4 tbsp. or 30-60 ml.) of brandy
Directions
- In a medium pot (saucepan) combine the cranberries, orange juice, and sugar. Add the spices and rosemary (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the berries start to soften and burst, stirring occasionally.
- Add the honey and brandy and cook for another 5 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken noticeably (it will thicken even more once fully cooled). Try and add another good splash of Brandy or more sugar / honey, if desired.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature and enjoy. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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This Cranberry Orange Sauce with Brandy sounds like the perfect addition to any holiday table! I love how you’ve elevated the classic cranberry sauce with a splash of brandy it’s a great way to add a deeper flavor while still keeping that fresh, tart bite. Nice!
Thank you Raymund!
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So, of course orange belongs in the cranberry sauce – buy brandy! That’s such an interesting idea. I bet it makes it taste so sophisticated! Thanks for the recipe!
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I just love the sound of this cranberry sauce with brandy! I agree, homemade cranberry sauce tastes better than store bought – especially when they have a generous splash of brandy. I also am loving those other boozy cranberry sauces you have linked, Ben!
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Yes!! Homemade cranberry sauce is soooo much better! Love the addition of orange and brandy. And your photos are so cozy and welcoming.
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Your cranberry sauce is so pretty. I think I’ve used cognac before, and an orange liqueur. This is a great recipe.
Thank you Mimi!
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What a cool idea to add a splash (or two!) of brandy into a homemade cranberry sauce. This is perfect for Thanksgiving! And I bet you could spoon leftovers on top of vanilla ice cream, right??
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Yes, it would be great over vanilla ice cream. Thank you David!
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Very fresh and seasonal…I love the combo of flavours.
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I totally agree, home made is best!
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