Ruby Cranberry Vanilla Sauce

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh cranberries
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 -2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• 1 stir together the cranberries, sugar, and water in a 2-qt. saucepan. cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil, 5-10 minutes.
• 2 continue cooking, stirring often, until cranberries pop and mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, 3-4 minutes longer.
• 3 remove pan from heat; cool 30 minutes.
• 4 stir in the vanilla; transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• 5 bring to room temperature before using, or if serving as a sauce, warm in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring once, until desired consistency is reached.