Brandied Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 package fresh cranberries
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon orange rind
• 1/4 cup brandy
  

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients except the brandy in a 3-quart casserole. Mix well, cover with wax paper and microwave on HIGH for 5 minutes. Stir well.
2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 to 7 minutes longer, until cranberries pop and sauce has thickened. Add brandy during last minute of cooking.
3. Let stand covered until cool.
4. Refrigerate.

Makes about 2 cups.

Can also be made in advance and frozen.