Cranberry Sauce with Bourbon and Orange

With just six simple ingredients you can make your own Cranberry Sauce with Bourbon and Orange that is sweet, tart, and totally delicious.

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– sugar – bourbon – cinnamon sticks – orange – fresh cranberries – vanilla bean

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Combine the sugar, bourbon, cinnamon sticks, orange zest, and orange juice in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Stir to combine.

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Bring to a boil stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.

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Add in the cranberries and vanilla bean and continue simmering for 10 minutes over medium heat. The cranberries should begin bursting.

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At the point you can leave the cranberries how they are or you can smash them against the side of the pan. Continue cooking for 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.

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Remove from heat and remove the cinnamon sticks and vanilla bean. Serve warm or chill if desired.

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Refrigerate for up to 10 days.

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