Salsa de Arándanos
A cozy twist on classic cranberry sauce! This Salsa de Arándanos is simmered with bourbon, vanilla, and cinnamon for a rich, warm flavor that’s perfect for the holidays.
Servings: 6
Calories: 136kcal
Ingredients
- 1 12 ounce bag cranberries rinsed under cool water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 stick cinnamon optional
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cranberries, sugar, and water. Give everything a good stir.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the vanilla and bourbon, stir, and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, or until the cranberries burst and the sauce begins to thicken.
- Add the cinnamon stick during the last 5 minutes of cooking.Note: If you plan to use this cranberry sauce for more than just turkey, for example, over other meats, baked brie, or even ice cream, skip the cinnamon stick so the flavor stays more versatile.
- Remove from heat and let the cranberry sauce cool before serving.
Notes
Recipe Notes:
How to Store Cranberry Sauce
Once your Salsa de Arándanos has cooled, store it in an airtight container and keep it in the refrigerator. It stays fresh for about 5 days, and the flavor will actually get better after a day or two as everything blends together.
If you want to make it ahead for the holidays, you can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Just thaw it in the fridge overnight before serving.
How to Re-Soften Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry sauce naturally thickens as it chills, so if it firms up more than you’d like, it’s super easy to fix. Just warm it on the stove over low heat or microwave it in 10–15 second bursts, stirring in between, until it loosens back up.
If it still feels a little too thick, stir in a splash of water or orange juice (or a tiny bit of bourbon) until it reaches the texture you want.
Other Uses for Cranberry Sauce
This sauce works beautifully with other dishes other than turkey, below are a few ideas.
If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add an extra tablespoon or two of sugar while it simmers. For a tart finish, leave it as is. Control the thickness:
The sauce thickens as it cools. If it’s too thick, stir in a splash of water, orange juice, or a little more bourbon to loosen it up. If it’s too thin, let it simmer a few extra minutes. Boost the bourbon flavor:
For a stronger bourbon note, add an extra teaspoon during the last minute of cooking so some of the flavor stays bold. Cinnamon stick:
You can add a pinch of ground cinnamon instead, start with ⅛ teaspoon and adjust to taste. Make it ahead:
You can make this sauce up to 4 days in advance and store it in the fridge until ready to use.
- Spoon over pork roast, baked ham or leg of lamb. For example, our cordero asado al horno, paleta de cerdo or any one of our baked ham recipes, jamon al horno con piña, and jamon glaseado (glazed ham). All of these, make excellent pairings.
- Brush it on grilled chicken or pork chops as a quick glaze.
- Over turkey sandwiches.
- Serve it warm over baked brie with crackers or crostini.
- Swirl it into yogurt or oatmeal like our Puerto Rican oatmeal.
- Drizzle it over vanilla ice cream or flan.
- Top it on cheesecake or use it as a filling for pastries.
If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add an extra tablespoon or two of sugar while it simmers. For a tart finish, leave it as is. Control the thickness:
The sauce thickens as it cools. If it’s too thick, stir in a splash of water, orange juice, or a little more bourbon to loosen it up. If it’s too thin, let it simmer a few extra minutes. Boost the bourbon flavor:
For a stronger bourbon note, add an extra teaspoon during the last minute of cooking so some of the flavor stays bold. Cinnamon stick:
You can add a pinch of ground cinnamon instead, start with ⅛ teaspoon and adjust to taste. Make it ahead:
You can make this sauce up to 4 days in advance and store it in the fridge until ready to use.
Nutrition
Serving: 6 | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 0.03g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.002g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.1mg