WHOLE-BERRY CRANBERRY SAUCE
6 to 8 servings
Bring to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring until the sugar is dissolved:
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
Boil the syrup for 5 minutes, then add:
- 4 cups cranberries (1 pound), picked over
Simmer the berries in the syrup very gently, uncovered, without stirring, until the berries are translucent, about 5 minutes. Skim off any foam. If desired, add:
- (Finely grated zest of 1 orange)
Pour the berries into a serving dish. Chill until firm.