How to Make Cranberry Sauce

- 12 ounces (about 3 cups) fresh cranberries

- 1 cup water

- 1 cup sugar

- 1/4 cup orange juice

- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

- Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, water, sugar, orange juice, cinnamon, cloves, and salt.

2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the cranberries have softened and burst and the sauce has thickened slightly.

4. Remove from heat and let cool completely before serving.

Tips:

- For a sweeter sauce, increase the amount of sugar to 1 1/2 cups.

- For a tarter sauce, decrease the amount of sugar to 3/4 cup.

- Add some grated orange zest to the sauce for an extra bit of flavor.

- Cranberry sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.