Freezer-friendly cranberry sauce with Grand Marnier has a delicious burst of orange flavor from the orange juice and liqueur. Serve it for Thanksgiving or split the batch and save half for Christmas morning cranberry cinnamon rolls.
PREP TIME 5 minutesminutes
COOK TIME 10 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME 15 minutesminutes
YIELD 2cups
Ingredients
1(12 oz) bag fresh cranberries
3/4cupsugar
3/4cupfresh orange juice
Zest of 1 orange
1tablespoonGrand Marnier liqueur
1teaspoondried ginger
Instructions
Place the cranberries in a large saucepan along with the sugar and orange juice. Stir everything together and cook over medium-high heat.
Cook the cranberries until the sugar has dissolved and the berries start to burst, about 4 - 6 minutes. Add the Grand Marnier, orange zest, and dried ginger and stir. Cook for 2 - 3 minutes longer and mash the cranberries with the back of a wooden spoon as they cook.
Remove from heat and let cool before serving. Cranberry sauce should be chilled for 2 hours to let the flavors mingle and is the perfect make ahead recipe since it will keep well in the fridge for several days.
Recipe Notes
Make Ahead Tips:
This cranberry sauce recipe can be made ahead and frozen for future use. Simply thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.