Cranberry Sauce – Grand Marnier Stovetop

Serves 8

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon allspice berries (ground)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 12 ounces fresh cranberries
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup Grand Marnier orange liqueur
• Zest and juice of 1 orange

Directions:

1. Combine sugar and water in a heatproof glass bowl or pyrex measuring cup.
2. Heat the sugar and water mixture in the microwave until it comes to a boil and the sugar is dissolved.
3. Pour the sugar and water mixture, the cranberries, orange zest and spices into a sauce pan.
4. Bring the cranberries to a boil and boil uncovered for 10 minutes.
5. Mash slightly with a potato masher.
6. Continue to boil until thickened.
7. Remove from heat and let cool for 3 minutes.
8. Stir in Grand Mariner and orange juice.
9. Chill in an ice bath.
10. Freeze or store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.