Tequila and Orange Cranberry Sauce

This quick, simple, and flavorful cranberry sauce is ideal for the holidays and is made with tequila, orange juice, orange zest, and cranberries.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 16
Yield: 2 cups

Ingredients

  1. ¼ cup orange juice
  2. 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger tequila
  3. 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  4. 1 ½ pounds fresh cranberries
  5. 1 ¾ cups white sugar
  6. 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Bring orange juice, tequila, and orange zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cranberries, sugar, and salt; simmer until a jam-like sauce forms, about 25 minutes.
  2. Blend sauce with an immersion blender for a smoother consistency. Let cool; sauce will continue to thicken naturally.

 

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