Drunken Cranberry Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Drunken Cranberry Sauce
40 min.
12
128kcal

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Elevate your holiday gatherings with a splash of excitement and flavor by making our Drunken Cranberry Sauce! This delightful twist on the classic cranberry sauce is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a showstopper that will have your guests buzzing with appreciation. Imagine a rich blend of tart cranberries, vibrant orange juice, and a hint of tequila coming together in perfect harmony!

This recipe is designed to cater to everyone at the table, as it's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Whether you are hosting a festive dinner or a casual brunch, this sauce is a versatile side dish that pairs beautifully with roasted meats, plant-based feasts, or even as a unique topping for your holiday desserts! With only 40 minutes needed from start to finish, you’ll have time to focus on creating other culinary masterpieces.

What's more, the balance of sweet and tart flavors, complemented by the zesty orange notes, transports your palate to a winter wonderland. Plus, with each serving containing about 128 calories, you can indulge guilt-free! So grab your saucepan, gather your ingredients, and let’s toast to a deliciously boozy update on a timeless favorite!

Ingredients

  • 12 ounce cranberries divided
  • cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  •  orange zest 
  • 1.5 fluid ounce jigger tequila 
  • 1.5 cups sugar white to taste

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Heat a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir sugar, orange juice, half the cranberries, and tequila in the warmed saucepan until mixture is slightly reduced, about 20 minutes.
  2. Add the remaining cranberries and orange zest; cook and stir until cranberries begin to pop, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories128kcal
Protein0.93%
Fat1.15%
Carbs97.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.17
Glycemic Load
19.62
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.116086922262%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
13.16mg
Delphinidin
2.17mg
Malvidin
0.12mg
Pelargonidin
0.09mg
Peonidin
13.94mg
Catechin
0.11mg
Epigallocatechin
0.21mg
Epicatechin
1.24mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.28mg
Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
2.47mg
Naringenin
0.44mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
1.89mg
Quercetin
4.26mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:128.1kcal
6.4%
Fat:0.16g
0.25%
Saturated Fat:0.01g
0.05%
Carbohydrates:30.7g
10.23%
Net Carbohydrates:29.53g
10.74%
Sugar:27.9g
31%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1.09mg
0.05%
Alcohol:1.23g
100%
Alcohol %:1.99%
100%
Protein:0.29g
0.58%
Vitamin C:15.66mg
18.98%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.33%
Fiber:1.17g
4.67%
Vitamin E:0.38mg
2.57%
Potassium:66.71mg
1.91%
Folate:6.78µg
1.7%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.56%
Copper:0.03mg
1.42%
Vitamin K:1.44µg
1.37%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.31%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.28%
Vitamin A:62.54IU
1.25%
Magnesium:4.19mg
1.05%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.04%
Source:Allrecipes