Yields Makes about 2 cups; 10 to 12 servings
Notes: Sauce can be made up to 1 week ahead. To serve warm, reheat in a microwave oven.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

Sort cranberries and discard any soft or spoiled ones. Rinse and drain berries.

Step 2
2

Mix cranberries, sugar, brandy, and orange peel in an 8- or 9-inch square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, in a 325° oven until berries are tender when pierced and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve warm or cool.

Ingredients

 1 package (12 oz.) fresh or thawed frozen cranberries
 1 1/2 cups sugar
 1/3 to 1/2 cup brandy
 2 tablespoons finely shredded orange peel

Directions

Step 1
1

Sort cranberries and discard any soft or spoiled ones. Rinse and drain berries.

Step 2
2

Mix cranberries, sugar, brandy, and orange peel in an 8- or 9-inch square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, in a 325° oven until berries are tender when pierced and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve warm or cool.

Julie’s Brandied Cranberry Sauce

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