Classic Cranberry Sauce

Step 1

Place cranberries in a strainer; rinse with cool water. Remove any stems or blemished berries.

Step 2

In 3-quart saucepan, heat sugar and water uncovered to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Boil 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in cranberries. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Boil uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries begin to pop. Cool uncovered to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Pour into serving dish. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until thickened or 3 hours or until chilled.