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Overhead view of a bowl of Grand Marnier cranberry sauce garnished with orange slices and a cinnamon stick

Grand Marnier Cranberry Sauce

Tracy @ Next Level Baker
Grand Marnier cranberry sauce is a holiday classic with a twist. Fresh cranberries simmer with orange juice and Grand Marnier for a sweet and tart sauce with citrus brightness and a hint of warmth from the cinnamon.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces fresh or frozen* cranberries
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup orange juice fresh squeezed
  • ¼ cup Grand Marnier
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions
 

  • In a medium sauce pan, bring the water, orange juice, Grand Marnier and the sugar to a boil and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Add the fresh or frozen* cranberries and the cinnamon stick to the sauce pan. Return to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Continue to simmer until most of the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened, about 8-12 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, and remove the cinnamon stick from the pan. Poor the sauce into a serving bowl. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
  • Once the sauce is at room temperature, cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Notes

*Frozen cranberries do hot have to be thawed but may take longer to burst. 

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Keyword Cranberry Sauce, Grand Marnier Cranberry Sauce
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