SPICED AMARETTO CRANBERRY SAUCE

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Looking for a cranberry sauce recipe with amaretto? Amaretto elevates this classic holiday side. The almond flavor supplies a unique note that will have people guessing what you've added. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
1/4 cup amaretto
Toasted sliced almonds, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, syrup, honey, orange zest and pie spice. Cook over medium heat until the berries pop, about 15 minutes. Stir in amaretto; cook 5 minutes. Cover and store in the refrigerator. If desired, top with almonds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.