Yield: 2+ Cups Ethnicity: American   Meal Type: Side Dish   Occasion: Thanksgiving, Easter, Christmas   Preparation Method: Quick and Easy, Simmer   Dish Type: Sauce

3/4 Cup cold water

1/4 Cup orange juice

1 Cup white sugar

3 Cups fresh or frozen cranberries

3/4 Teaspoon freshly grated orange zest

In a medium saucepan, boil water, juice and sugar over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add cranberries and simmer, stirring occasionally, until berries just pop, about 10-12 minutes. Stir in orange zest. Cool, cover and store in refrigerator for up to 3 days.