Brandied Cranberries
by Toni Dashhttps://boulderlocavore.com/brandied-cranberries/#wprm-recipe-container-38126
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Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 5 min
Ingredients
Brandied Cranberries
1 lb fresh cranberries
2 C granulated sugar
¾ C brandy
¼ orange liqueur
Citronage or Grand Marnier are good.
The Millicent Cocktail
1 small dining spoon Brandied Cranberries
1½ oz bourbon
Bitter Lemon or Ginger ale
Orange slice for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Combine cranberries and sugar in a shallow baking pan allowing a single layer only. Bake for 1 hour. NOTE: Check every 15 minutes for sticking. During the last 30 minutes use a spatula to move cranberries around, mixing them with the melted sugar. Any patches of melted sugar can burn or harden.
- Remove from oven and pour in brandy and orange liqueur. Stir to completely combine as the mixture sizzles.
- Can be served at any temperature. Store in a sealed glass container in the refrigerator.
- Place all ingredients in a small cocktail glass in the order listed using the Bitter Lemon or Ginger ale to fill glass to desirable level.
- Make a quarter slice on the orange slice, twist and add to cocktail for flavor and garnish.