Cranberry Sauce with Cointreau

Cranberry Sauce displayed in a bowl surrounded by cranberries and orange slices

Lisa Funsch

This festive cranberry sauce brings a touch of sophistication to the holiday table! Fresh cranberries simmered in orange juice with a mix sugars for just the right sweetness. A hint of cinnamon and nutmeg adds warm spice, while a splash of Cointreau gives it a bright, citrusy finish. This simple side dish is the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and zesty—a wonderful addition to any Thanksgiving or holiday feast.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Ingredients

12 ounces fresh cranberries
1 cup orange juice
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
1 ounce Cointreau

Instructions

Place cranberries in a saucepan
Stir in orange juice, granulated sugar, and brown sugar
Cook over medium heat 10-12 minutes until cranberries begin to pop
Add cinnamon, nutmeg, and Cointreau
Cook over low heat 3 more minutes
Allow cranberry sauce to cool before serving

Keyword cranberry sauce, holiday side dish, Thanksgiving side dish

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