Ann Curry's Homemade Cranberry Sauce

By longhornfans

Ingredients

• 12 oz. cranberries, picked over
• 1 1/8 cups sugar
• 3/8 cup water
• 3/8 cup cup orange juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoon grated orange zest

Details

Adapted from msnbc.msn.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until most of the cranberries pop open and the mixture is somewhat thickened, about 7 to 10 minutes.

2. If desired, add 1/2 cup blanched almonds, slivered.

3. Let cool and serve or refrigerate for up to one day.