CLASSIC CRANBERRY SAUCE

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

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1 pound cranberries, thawed if frozen
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 wide strips lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 wide strips orange zest, plus 2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

Combine the cranberries, sugar, 1 1/2 cups water and the lemon and orange zest and juice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, 15 to 20 minutes.
Transfer the cranberry sauce to a bowl and refrigerate until cold and thickened but still saucy, at least 4 hours and up to 1 week.