Drunken Cranberry Sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Although this sauce isn't canned, it will keep at least two weeks in the refrigerator. 1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries 1 to 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon Dash of nutmeg 1/4 cup bourbon Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Combine cranberries, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in an 8-inch square pan, and cover the pan with aluminum foil.

3. 3

   Bake 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the cranberries have softened and become juicy.

4. 4

   Uncover the pan, and immediately stir in the bourbon.

5. 5

   The alcohol will evaporate, leaving just the liquor's warm, smoky essence.

6. 6

   Refrigerate the sauce, covered, until ready to serve.