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
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

Spiced Amaretto Cranberry Sauce
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Total Time
Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Makes
2 cups

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

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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

Directions
- 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
2 tablespoons: 78 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.