Classic Cranberry Sauce

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Ingredients:
12 ounces fresh cranberries
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons orange or lemon zest

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In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water.  Over low heat, stir until the sugar dissolves. 

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Add the cranberries and cook until they burst (about 12 minutes).  Stir in the orange or lemon zest.

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Remove the saucepan from the heat.  Allow the cranberry sauce to cool completely before serving.