Papa Bill'S Cranberry Sauce

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   Roll oranges on the counter to break membranes to get maximum juice, then either:

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   Zest the oranges OR peel the zest in large strips from the oranges. Make sure no white pith is left on the zest, and slice the peels into very thin strips. If the kids are napping while I'm cooking, I slice into strips, if they aren't napping, I zest! Both ways are delicious!

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   Juice the zested/peeled oranges. Be sure to collect and discard any seeds. Combine all ingredients in a heavy bottomed pot. Heat over medium-high heat until sugars fully dissolve and the liquid starts to boil, then lower heat to simmer. Stir occasionally to scrape the bottom of the pot to prevent burning (been there!) and aerate the sauce until the berries are burst and the sauce is a very thick but still pourable consistency, probably 20 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks. Pour into a clear glass serving bowl and let cool. The natural pectin in the cranberries will set the sauce as it cools, and the clear bowl will show off the beautiful red color. Enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.