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Rum Raisin Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce

This cranberry sauce uses golden raisins and spiced rum to add sweetness and texture. It is cooked until the berries burst and the sauce thickens. The raisins plump up during cooking, providing a contrast to the tart cranberries.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Cooling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~5-6 cups)

  • 2 bags fresh cranberries (24 oz total) 12 oz each
  • 1 cup golden raisins
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2/3 cup spiced rum like Captain Morgan
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Combine cranberries, raisins, sugars, rum, salt, and cinnamon in a large saucepan.
  • Bring to boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5-7 minutes, mashing berries against pot sides.
  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • Transfer to glass container and cool to room temperature.
  • Refrigerate until chilled, stirring before serving.

Notes

Sauce will thicken as it cools.
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