Brandied Cranberries

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise pod
  • 1 split vanilla bean
  • 2 1/2 cups cranberries
  • 1/2 cup brandy

Instructions

Bring the sugar and 3/4 cup water, cinnamon stick, star anise pod, and vanilla bean to a boil. Add the cranberries and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 1/2 cup brandy. Let cool and refrigerate overnight.