Peach Schnapps Cranberry Sauce
By
Jacinda Santiago
@knittyqueen
6
My cranberry sauce has been a big hit with my family for years. I usually double or triple the recipe for the holidays when serving for a large crowd.
It is best made a day or two in advance so that the sauce can form a gelatin consistency when refrigerated.
Of course I always end up sneaking little bites here and there until it is served....I call it quality control testing.
UPDATE: After some trial and error, I added a few spices to make a mulled spice version of this sauce.
It is best made a day or two in advance so that the sauce can form a gelatin consistency when refrigerated.
Of course I always end up sneaking little bites here and there until it is served....I call it quality control testing.
UPDATE: After some trial and error, I added a few spices to make a mulled spice version of this sauce.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
Fresh cranberry sauce is always the best and this one is delicious! I loved the slightly chunky texture. The flavor from the orange juice stands out. The peach and lemon flavors aren't overwhelming but add to the wonderful flavor. This will be a great addition to your holiday table! 
Ingredients
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12 ozbag of cranberries, fresh
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1 ccane sugar
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1/2 cwater
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1/2 corange juice
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1/2 cpeach schnapps
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1/2lemon, juiced
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OPTIONAL (FOR MULLED FLAVOR SAUCE)
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1/2 tspclove, ground
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1/2 tspcinnamon, ground
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1/4 tspanise seed
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1/2 tspginger paste
How to Make Peach Schnapps Cranberry Sauce
- Rinse the cranberries and go through them thoroughly to remove any stems and throw away the "bad ones", ones that are heavily bruised and brownish.
- Add water, orange juice, lemon juice and peach schnapps to a sauce pan and heat over medium heat.
- Add the sugar and occasionally stir until sugar is dissolved and the mixture starts to boil. You can use less sugar (3/4 - 1 cup) if you prefer a more tart cranberry sauce or increase the sugar up to 1 1/4 cups if you prefer a sweeter sauce.
- Add the cranberries and bring back to a boil.
- OPTIONAL: If making the mulled version, add the spices and ginger paste. You can adjust these to taste
- Continue to cook until just about all of the cranberries have popped and the sauce has thickened, usually about 25 minutes or so. Then allow to cool and refrigerate. The sauce will form a gelatin consistency when refrigerated.
- **If you prefer a smoother textured sauce, you can pulse it in a food processor right after it has cooled down and then refrigerate.
About Peach Schnapps Cranberry Sauce
Course/Dish: Fruit Sauces
Main Ingredient: Fruit
Regional Style: American
Dietary Needs: Vegetarian
Collection: Thanksgiving Table
Other Tags: Quick & Easy For Kids
