Holiday Whole Cranberry Sauce W/ a Twist

My family loves the cranberry sauce. They used to buy the jellied canned variety until I introduced them to whole cranberry sauce. Now, it's a family tradition. I found this recipe in a book and I know there have been different variations of it, but this one is just right for me.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 16  ounces fresh cranberries
• 1  cup sugar
• 1  cup  orange juice
• 1  cinnamon stick
•  walnuts (for garnish)

Directions

1. In a sauce pan, gently boil orange juice, sugar and cinnamon stick until sugar melts down and becomes a syrup-like texture.
2. Reduce slightly and add cranberries.
3. Keep a slow boil until cranberries 'pop'.
4. Remove from heat and discard cinnamon stick.
5. Slightly mash cranberries and chill for 1 hour.
6. Garnish with walnuts if desired just before serving.