Cranberry Sauce: Sweet, Spicy, and Perfect for the Holidays

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 20 Minutes

Yield: 1 Qt

Ingredients 

  • 20 Ounces, Cranberries (frozen or fresh)
  • 2 Ounces, Rum
  • 6 Ounces Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Ounces Musket Powder Red Label
  • 1 Ounce Orange Zest
  • Juice of 1 Orange
  • Salt & Sugar - To Taste

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients into containers
  • Add a pot to the stove on medium high
  • Flambé the rum for a few seconds to let the alcohol cook out
  • Add cranberries to the pot to stop the flame, and follow with the rest of your ingredients
  • Bring to a simmer. Stir occasionally for 10-15 minutes until the berries have broken down, and the sauce has thickened.
  • Add to a food processor or blender and pulse a few times.
  • Optional: Push mixture through a tamis, fine mesh strainer, or chinois to remove larger pieces and seeds.
  • Season with salt and sugar to taste and serve.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 10 - 14 days or in the freezer in a freezer-safe bag for one month.
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