Cranberry Recipe

Time30m

Serves8

Make Cranberry Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Rinse the Cranberries
Place the fresh cranberries in a colander and rinse them under cold running water. Remove any stems or damaged berries.
2
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed cranberries, sugar, water, orange zest, and the cinnamon stick.
3
Cook the Mixture
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the mixture has thickened.
4
Add Vanilla Extract
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the sauce to cool for a few minutes.
5
Remove Cinnamon Stick
Once the sauce has cooled slightly, remove the cinnamon stick from the mixture.
6
Serve or Store
You can serve the cranberry sauce warm or transfer it to a jar to cool completely before refrigerating. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

7
Prepare Garnishes
If using, chop the pecans finely and rinse the fresh mint leaves.
8
Serve with Garnishes
When serving the cranberry sauce, sprinkle the chopped pecans on top and garnish with fresh mint leaves for added flavor and presentation.