Sparkling Cranberries

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons orange juice concentrate, thawed
• 1 bottle sparkling white wine or champagne

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the orange juice concentrate, vanilla extract, almond extract, water and sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Add the cranberries to the saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes or until the cranberries have softened and popped open.
3. Remove from heat and let cool completely before transferring to a bowl or jar with a lid. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
4. When ready to serve, pour sparkling white wine or champagne into glasses filled with ice cubes and top with chilled cranberry mixture. Enjoy!