Active time: 5 min Start to finish: 20 min.

Makes about 2 1/2 cups.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 12-oz bag fresh or frozen cranberries (3 cups)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest

    DIRECTIONS

    Bring water and sugar to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add cranberries and simmer, stirring occasionally, until berries just pop, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in zest, then cool.

    Cooks’ note:
    • Cranberry sauce may be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered.