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Cranberry Sauce with Grand Marnier

Published: at 09:43 AM

For the past two years, this has been my go-to cranberry sauce recipe because it’s easy to make in a slow cooker with minimal effort. I’ve linked the original source below and doubled the recipe since that’s the amount I usually prepare.

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Cranberry Sauce with Grand Marnier (Doubled Recipe)

This recipe adds a sophisticated twist to traditional cranberry sauce, perfect for your holiday table.

Ingredients

Instructions

Stovetop Method

  1. Prepare the Oranges:

    • Zest the oranges to obtain 2 tablespoons of zest, avoiding the bitter white pith.
    • Cut the oranges in half and squeeze to extract about ½ cup of juice.
  2. Combine Initial Ingredients:

    • In a medium saucepan, add the cranberries, sugar, water, freshly squeezed orange juice, and the cinnamon sticks.
    • Stir the mixture to combine.
  3. Simmer the Mixture:

    • Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
    • Cook uncovered for 15 minutes, allowing the cranberries to soften.
  4. Add Remaining Ingredients:

    • Stir in the orange zest, Grand Marnier, and ground allspice.
    • Continue to simmer uncovered for an additional 10–15 minutes, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
  5. Finalize and Chill:

    • Remove the cinnamon sticks from the sauce.
    • Transfer the cranberry sauce to a heat-safe glass container.
    • Allow it to cool in the refrigerator before serving.

Slow Cooker Method

  1. Combine Ingredients:

    • Add the cranberries, sugar, water, freshly squeezed orange juice, and the cinnamon sticks to a slow cooker.
    • Cover and set to low heat, cooking for 5 hours.
  2. Add Final Touches:

    • Stir in the orange zest, Grand Marnier, and ground allspice.
    • Cover and continue to cook for another hour.
  3. Chill Before Serving:

    • Transfer the sauce to a container and cool in the refrigerator before serving.

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