Port Wine Cranberry Sauce with Vanilla and Star Anise

This port wine cranberry sauce is enriched with vanilla and star anise, bringing a unique twist to a classic accompaniment.

Ingredients

• 12 oz fresh cranberries
• 1 cup port wine
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 star anise pods
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon orange zest

Instructions

1. Rinse the fresh cranberries and set them aside.
2. In a large saucepan, combine the port wine, granulated sugar, and water, then bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3. Add the vanilla extract, star anise pods, cinnamon stick, and orange zest to the saucepan.
4. Stir in the cranberries and cook for about 15-20 minutes, until they start to pop and the mixture thickens.
5. Remove the cinnamon stick and star anise pods before serving.
6. Allow the cranberry sauce to cool before transferring it to a serving bowl or jar.

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