This cranberry rum-raisin sauce is another holiday staple that deserves to be served all season long. Make a batch to store in the refrigerator and serve with turkey, pork chops, and roasted chicken.–Rick Rodgers
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Cranberry Rum-Raisin Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cranberries, rinsed and picked over
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/3 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup dark rum
Directions
- 1. Bring the cranberries, brown sugar, raisins, ginger, vinegar, and 1/4 cup water to a boil in a heavy-bottomed, nonreactive saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring often to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- 2. Simmer uncovered, stirring often, until all the cranberries burst and the juices are syrupy, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the rum. Cool completely.
Make ahead
- The sauce can be prepared up to 3 weeks ahead, covered, and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Hungry for more? Chow down on these:
- Maple Cinnamon Cranberry Sauce from Family Fresh Cooking
- Bourbon Vanilla Cranberry Sauce from Eat, Live, Run
- Cranberry Citrus Compote from Leite's Culinaria
- Day After Thanksgiving Cranberry Chutney from Leite's Culinaria
Cranberry Rum-Raisin Sauce Recipe © 2008 Rick Rodgers. All rights reserved.