1. Classic Cranberry Sauce 2. Fresh Homemade Cranberry Sauce 3. Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar 1 cup water 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice (optional) 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional) 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional) Directions: Prepare the Sugar Syrup: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in the water. Stir occasionally until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture comes to a simmer. Add the Cranberries: Once the sugar water is simmering, add the cranberries. Bring the mixture to a boil. The cranberries will start to pop as they cook. Simmer the Sauce: Reduce the heat and let the cranberry sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. You can add the ground cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and orange zest at this stage if you want a spiced version of the sauce. Cool and Serve: Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the cranberry sauce to cool completely. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Serve it chilled or at room temperature with your favorite holiday dishes.