Homemade Cranberry Sauce(Yields 2 Cups)

1. 1

   Combine sugar and water in a 1 1/2-quart microwave-safe dish. Add cranberries.

2. 2

   Cover with plastic and vent one side.

3. 3

   After 4 minutes, until they are soft and have started to pop open, 8 to 10 minutes, remove the plastic wrap and continue cooking on High, stirring after 5 minutes, until mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Let sauce stand until it has cooled to room temperature. Add grated orange, lemon or chopped nutmeats if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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