Sometimes simplicity is the best. The vanilla mellows the tartness of the cranberries.
1 (12-ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Place cranberries, sugar and water into 2-quart saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until all the cranberries have “popped” open.
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature first, before refrigerating to set.
makes about 4 cups.