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Orange Amaretto Cranberry Sauce

Orange Amaretto Cranberry Sauce

Orange Amaretto Cranberry Sauce is a delightful side dish for Thanksgiving, combining tart cranberries, sweet orange, and amaretto for a perfect fall recipe.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds fresh cranberries
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • ⅔ cup fresh orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur
  • 2 tablespoons grated orange rind
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions
 

  • Rinse cranberries and add to a large saucepan.
  • Add sugar, orange juice, orange rind and water.
  • Bring to low boil for 3-4 minutes. Lower heat to a simmer. The key here is to cook down the cranberries.
  • Add amaretto and continue to simmer for 20 minutes or until thickened.
  • Cranberry sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.

Notes

This cranberry sauce is a family favorite and a must-have for Thanksgiving dinners.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 36gPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cranberry sauce, Easy Recipes, fall recipes, Family Favorite, Orange Amaretto Cranberry Sauce, Thanksgiving side dish
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