ORANGE SPICED CRANBERRY SAUCE

Ingredients

3 Cups Whole Fresh Cranberries

1 Cup Water

1 Orange (zested and Juiced)

1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

2 cinnamon stick

2 whole star anise

1.5 Cup Brown Sugar (can swap out for maple Syrup) I like to use brown sugar, the molasses in the brown sugar gives it a great flavor

Instructions

Toss all ingredients into a deep sauce pan or pot. Allow to simmer on medium heat for about 10 minutes, if mixture starts to bubble over lower the temperature. Once most berries have burst lower the stove and simmer for another 10-15 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes syrupy. Allow to cool to room temperature and transfer to an airtight container. Place in the refrigerator. 

NOTE: Extra cranberry sauce can last in the refrigerator for 10-14 days. I love creating new recipes and spreading on nut butter or savory holiday sandwiches.