Basic Cranberry Sauce

Directions

1. 1
   Bring water, sugar and salt to a rapid boil in a medium nonreactive saucepan over high heat.
2. 2
   Stir occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
3. 3
   Stir in your cranberries and return to a boil.
4. 4
   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. 5
   Place in a bowl and cool at room temperature.