Ingredients
Cranberry Sauce:
- 1 12 oz/2 cups bag cranberries, rinsed
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light-brown sugar
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
Sausage Bites:
- 1 package of andouille sausage or any smoked sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 4 oz Dubliner cheese shredded or cut into small slices
- 1 cup cranberry sauce homemade or store-bought
- Fresh parsley or rosemary for garnish
- Toothpicks or skewers for serving
Instructions
- Make the cranberry sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the water, orange juice, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and orange zest, whisking until well mixed.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then carefully add the cranberries.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer and let the mixture cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool for 20–30 minutes. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- Heat a skillet with some oil over medium heat. Add sausage coins and cook until browned, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Skewer each sausage and cheese. Top with a dollop of cranberry sauce.
Notes
Wrap It Up
Cranberry Cinnamon Sausage Bites are here to make your holiday season even more delicious. Whether you’re hosting a crowd or just treating yourself, these bites deliver big on flavor with minimal effort. Don’t forget to snap a pic for Instagram because these beauties are holiday appetizer goals.