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Holiday Cranberry Sauce

No holiday table is complete without this delicious side! The addition of cinnamon and vanilla takes it up a notch.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Side dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cranberry

Ingredients

  • 1 bag fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 large cinnamon sticks (or 3-5 small ones)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • orange zest (optional)

Instructions

  • In a small to medium saucepan over medium high heat, bring all ingredients except vanilla to a boil. You will hear the cranberries "pop".
  • Turn heat down to low/medium low and allow the sauce to cook approximately ten minutes.
  • Turn heat off, add vanilla, stir well.
  • Place in container in fridge to cool down several hours or overnight.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with orange zest and extra cinnamon sticks.