Thursday, November 28, 2013

Homemade Cranberry Sauce


  • 1 c sugar
  • 1 c water
  • 12 oz  fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
  • 1/2 tsp grated orange peel
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract



Mix sugar and water in medium saucepan. Bring to boil on medium-high heat. Add cranberries, cinnamon and orange peel; return to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10 minutes or until cranberries burst and sauce begins to thicken, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature. Cover.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.