Tequila and Orange Cranberry Sauce

Tequila, orange juice, orange zest, and cranberries make this quick, easy, and flavorful cranberry sauce, perfect for the holidays.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 112 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 ¾ cups white sugar
• ¼ cup orange juice
• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger tequila
• 1 ½ pounds fresh cranberries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Blend sauce with an immersion blender for a smoother consistency. Let cool; sauce will continue to thicken naturally.

Step 2

Bring orange juice, tequila, and orange zest to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cranberries, sugar, and salt; simmer until a jam-like sauce forms, about 25 minutes.