Step 1

Go through cranberries and discard any squishy ones.

Step 2

Add cranberries, maple syrup and orange juice to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil covered, reduce heat to medium and cook for 6 minutes. Cranberries are cooked when you hear them pop.

Step 3

Remove lid, add cinnamon and vanilla if you wish, stir and cook for 3 more minutes or until cranberry sauce has thickened. No need to add cornstarch or gelatin as cranberries and honey will thicken on their own.

Step 4

Serve hot or cold with turkey and mashed potatoes.