4 cup cranberries
1 cup water
2 cup sugar
Directions
Mix all ingredients in a saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring until
sugar has dissolved. Cook about 10 minutes, or until berries have
all burst and liquid is reduced somewhat. Sauce will thicken more as
it cools. A pinch of cinnamon or cloves; a tsp. of lemon or orange
zest are optional additions. The Classic recipe - none better. Famous
New England Recipes, D. Riccio
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Cranberry; Fruit; Sauce
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