Step 1

Rinse your cranberries thoroughly to remove any dirt and pick through any bad cranberries. Reserve 1/2 cup of cranberries and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan combine the remaining cranberries, water, orange juice and sugar.

Step 3

Bring to a boil then reduce the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce if thickened and the cranberries have split open. Take off of the heat and stir in the orange zest and the 1/2 cup of reserved cranberries.

Step 4

Allow the cranberry sauce to cool before serving or refrigerate until you are ready to serve.