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Cranberry Sauce
Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients:
½ cup water or orange juice
½ cup sugar
4 cups fresh cranberries (1 (12-ounce) bag)
pinch salt

Optional Ingredients:
1 cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons orange zest
pinch freshly ground nutmeg

Directions:
1. Combine water and sugar in a 2 to 3 quart saucepan and bring to a simmer to dissolve the sugar. Add the cranberries and cinnamon stick (if using).
2. Simmer gently for 20 minutes, or until all the cranberries have popped and broken down into a sauce. Add orange zest and nutmeg (if using).
3. Cool to room temperature and serve or refrigerate until you’re ready to serve. Bring to room temperature before serving.