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.

Yield: about 2 cups

Can also be made in advance and frozen.