Homemade Whole Cranberry Sauce

 

HOMEMADE WHOLE CRANBERRY SAUCE
-A blend of several recipes and suggestions

Ingredients:
1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar (depends on sweetness preference)
1/2 cup water + 1/2 cup orange juice + 1/8 cup lemon juice
12 oz. fresh cranberries, rinsed, drained and sorted through (remove any stems or deflated berries)
1/2 teaspoon orange peel or zest
Few squeezes of orange juice

Steps:

1. Combine water mixture and sugar in a medium saucepan.  Bring to boil. 
2. Add cranberries and orange zest.  Return to Boil. 
3. Reduce the heat and boil gently for 10-14 minutes, stirring occasionally.  
4. Add a few squeezes of fresh orange juice.  
5. Cover and cool completely at room temperature.  
6. Refrigerate until serving time.

Keep refrigerated. Sauce can be stored in refrigerator for up to 1 week.