Cranberry Sauce

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Empty fresh cranberries into a saucepan and transfer 1/2 cup to a small bowl.

Step 2

Add sugar and water to the saucepan and cover over low heat. Stir mixture occasionally over 10 minutes until cranberries become soft and sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 3

Increase to medium heat until cranberries begin to burst, about 12 minutes. Then remove the orange zest.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and stir in reserved cranberries. Add additional sugar, salt, and pepper to taste and cool to room temperature or refrigerate overnight before serving.