Cranberry Brussels Sprouts with a Balsamic Glaze

It wouldn't be a Christmas dinner in my family without having some Brussels Sprouts.  This year I decided to look for a new way to serve them so they were not just steamed.  I was excited to come across this recipe since it would be a red and green dish for Christmas.

By looking at the recipe you can tell how simple it is to prepare.  Make sure you give yourself enough time to trim and half all the brussels sprouts.  

Cranberry Brussels Sprouts with a Balsamic Glaze

3 lbs brussels sprouts

1/2 cup olive oil

1 cup sugar

3/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1 cup dried cranberries

1. Preheat the oven to 375.
2. Wash, trim and half the brussels sprouts.
3. Toss the sprouts with some olive oil and then spread out in a single layer on a baking sheet. 
4. Roast the sprouts until the are brown (about 25-30 minutes).
5. Meanwhile, in a small sauce pan bring the balsamic vinegar and the sugar to a boil then lower the heat to a medium-low.   Allow the reduction to thicken into a glaze.
6. Drizzle the balsamic glaze onto the sprouts and then sprinkle the cranberries on top.