20-Minute Cranberry Fireball Sauce with Fresh Cranberries
This Cranberry Fireball Sauce is made with just three simple ingredients! It features tangy cranberries, whiskey with a kick, and sweet honey syrup. Not only does it use up that leftover cranberry sauce, but it’s dairy free and vegetarian!
Servings: 6
Calories: 122kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries or ½ cup cranberry jam
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 oz Fireball Whiskey see notes for leeaving this out
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a saucepan
- Bring contents to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 10 minutes or until the cranberries start to pop.
- As the cranberries start to pop, use a whisk or fork to gently mash the cranberries and stir. This will help thicken the sauce and the starches release.
- Continue to cook for another 5 minutes until thickened. Transfer to a bowl or jar and let cool slightly before serving.
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Notes
Storage: To store this, let it cool completely before covering it in an air-tight container. Then cover and store in the fridge for up to 7 days. This sauce is great for making a day in advance for any gatherings!
To make it kid-friendly: Leave out the fireball and replace with 2 oz (18th of a cup) of water and 2 tsps of cinnamon.
*Nutritional Information is an estimate, for informational purposes only*
Nutrition
Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 0.2mg