Cranberry Sauce

With the only additions being sugar and a bit of lemon zest, the pure flavour of fresh cranberries shines through in this easy recipe. A welcomed addition to your holiday table.

1 (12 oz) pkg fresh cranberries
1 cup sugar, coconut sugar or ¼ cup Stevia
1 tsp. lemon or orange zest, freshly grated
1 cup water

In a medium saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add cranberries and simmer, stirring occasionally, until berries just pop, 10-12 minutes.

Stir in zest and transfer to a bowl, let cool to room temperature before serving.

Makes 2 cups.

Cook's note:  Cranberry sauce may be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered.