Cranberry Sauce Cooks Illustrated, November/December 1999 2007-11-09 We've been making this for years, it's simple, intensely flavored, not too sweet. The orange zest and liquor is a good addition. 3/4 Cup Water 1 Cup Sugar 1/4 tsp Salt 1 Tbs Orange Zest (optional) 12 ounce Cranberries, freshed, picked through 2 Tbs Triple Sec, Grand Marnier, etc (optional) Bring Water, Sugar, Salt, Orange Zest to boil in medium pan over high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Stir in Cranberries; return to boil. Reduce heat to medium,, simmer until saucy, slightly thickened and two-thirds of berries have popped open, about 5 minutes. Off heat, add Triple Sec. Transfer to nonreative bowl, cool to room temperature, serve.