Step 1

Add all ingredients to a small sauce pan and turn heat on to medium high. Stir well to combine ingredients and simmer on medium/medium high until sugar is dissolved and cranberries begin to burst (about 10 minutes).

Step 2

Turn down to medium low and simmer gently, stirring frequently until mixture begins to thicken up like jam (about another 20 minutes).

Step 3

Remove cinnamon sticks and vanilla bean if using and discard in compost. Let cranberry sauce cool completely before serving.