Basic Cranberry Sauce

Method

1. I

   Bring water, sugar and salt to a rapid boil in a medium nonreactive saucepan over high heat.

2. II

   Stir occasionally to dissolve the sugar.

3. III

   Stir in your cranberries and return to a boil.

4. IV

   Reduce your heat to medium and simmer until saucy and slightly thickened and about 2/3 of your berries have popped open-- about 5 minutes.

5. V

   Place in a bowl and cool at room temperature.