Orange Cranberry Sauce

By sugarbear

Ingredients

• 12 ounces fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
• 1 orange, zest and juice (juice about 6 tablespoons)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• good pinch freshly ground nutmeg
• pinch salt
• 1/4 cup water

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine all ingredients in a 2 to 3 quart saucepan and bring to a simmer.

2. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, or until all the cranberries have popped and broken down into a sauce.

3. Cool to room temperature and serve. (Or, store in an air-tight container and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature or heat gently to serve.)