Cranberry Sauce

MAKES: 2 cups

PREP: 10 Min

COOK TIME: 8 Min

If you've never had homemade cranberry sauce, boy, are you in for a real treat! It's a bit on the tart side, so pucker up...or add an additional 1/2 cup of sugar!

What You'll Need

1 package (12 ounces) fresh cranberries (see Note)
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water or orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh orange zest

What to Do

In a large saucepan, combine all the ingredients; mix well and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until thickened.
Serve warm, or allow to cool, then cover and chill until ready to use.

Notes

If fresh cranberries aren't available, you can use a 12-ounce package of frozen cranberries for a taste that's just as good as fresh.
If you want to turn this into a to-die-for holiday dessert topping, let it cool and place in blender. When smooth, serve over everything from cheesecake and apple pie to brie and leftover turkey.