Ingredients
Equal parts granulated sugar and water, generally 1 C. of each per bag of fresh cranberries.
Optional: orange or lemon rind, *Cinnamon stick, and *whole cloves, green grapes and/or nuts.
*stick and whole cloves preferable for easy removal and controlling the taste.
Preparation
Combine equal parts water & granulated sugar (I use 1/2 cup of each preferring to cut the sugar amount but necessary for a natural-type “jell;” and also for a well-jelled ‘set’ to the cranberries).
Bring to a boil and add 1 bag of fresh cranberries (could have been frozen for a year).
Bring to a boil again, stir, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring several times. Turn out into a serving dish, compote, etc. and chill until serving.
Several bags of cranberries may be used by increasing the sugar and water (~ 1 C. of each per bag).
