Whole-Berry Cranberry Sauce

Let's Cook

1. Step 1.

   Bring to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring until the sugar is dissolved: 2 cups sugar; 2 cups water

2. Step 2.

   Boil the syrup for 5 minutes, then add: 4 cups cranberries (1 pound), picked over

3. Step 3.

   Simmer the berries in the syrup very gently, uncovered, without stirring, until the berries are translucent, about 5 minutes. Skim off any foam. If desired, add: (Finely grated zest of 1 orange)

4. Step 4.

   Pour the berries into a serving dish. Chill until firm.