Spiked Cranberry Sauce with Bourbon and Pecans Recipe
This Spiked Cranberry Sauce is a festive and flavorful twist on the classic holiday condiment, combining whole berry and jellied cranberry sauces with maple syrup, brown sugar, crushed pineapple, and a splash of bourbon for a delightful kick. Garnished with chopped pecans, it adds a perfect blend of sweet, tart, and boozy notes to your holiday table.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Condiment
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cranberry Sauce
- 7 ounces whole berry cranberry sauce
- 7 ounces jellied cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple
- 1 ounce bourbon or whiskey
Garnish
- 5 tablespoons chopped pecans
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the whole berry cranberry sauce, jellied cranberry sauce, maple syrup, brown sugar, crushed pineapple, and bourbon or whiskey. This creates a rich and flavorful base that balances sweet, tart, and boozy elements.
- Whisk Until Smooth: Whisk the mixture thoroughly until it becomes smooth and well blended. This ensures an even distribution of flavors throughout the sauce. Transfer the sauce to a bowl for serving, and store any leftovers in a mason jar or airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Garnish: Just before serving, sprinkle the top of the cranberry sauce with the chopped pecans. This adds a lovely crunch and a nutty contrast to the smooth, tangy sauce, making it a perfect complement to your holiday dishes.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of bourbon or whiskey to suit your taste preference or to make it non-alcoholic by omitting it.
- Make sure to store the sauce in the refrigerator if not serving immediately; it will keep well for up to a week.
- Chopped pecans can be toasted lightly for added flavor before garnishing.
- This sauce pairs wonderfully with turkey, ham, or as a spread on sandwiches and crackers.
