Step 1

Combine water, sugar, and vinegar in large pot.

Step 2

Heat on high, stirring the whole time.

Step 3

Once sugar is at a rolling boil, add cranberries.

Step 4

Reduce heat to medium, return to boil, boil for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Remove from heat, add port. Stir well.

Step 6

Add two cinnamon sticks to the bottom of each jar.

Step 7

Follow water bath canning instructions to prepare jars and process sauce for 15 minutes in a water bath canner. Leave 1/2 inch headspace.

Step 8

Allow the sauce to cool a bit so it doesn’t break the container you are using, then pour it into the dish you wish to serve in.Chill for at least 4 hours, overnight is better. Serve and enjoy!!