5-Ingredient Cranberry Sauce

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1. 1Step 1: Zest the orange first and set the zest aside, then cut the orange and squeeze 1/4 cup of juice (about half a large orange). If needed, juice the other half to get 1/4 cup.
2. 2Step 2: Rinse the cranberries and set aside 1/2 cup of them to stir in at the end for extra texture.
3. 3Step 3: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining cranberries, water, orange juice, and brown sugar. Stir occasionally until it comes to a simmer, then reduce heat to low-medium. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced and the cranberries have burst and thickened, about 15 more minutes.
4. 4Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in the reserved 1/2 cup cranberries, orange zest, and vanilla extract. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
5. 5Step 5: Serve warm or at room temperature. Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.