• 3 cups cranberries
• 1½ cups water
• 1½ cups sugar

Directions

Wash and pick over the cranberries. Put them in a wide, heavy 4- or 5-quart saucepan with the water. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the cranberries pop, about 10 minutes.

Push through a sieve or a ricer with the back of a large spoon. Return to the saucepan, add the sugar, stir, and simmer uncovered until the sugar has dissolved, about 3 to 4 minutes. Then boil rapidly over medium-high heat, stirring for 6 to 8 minutes, or until a jelly or candy thermometer registers 220° F.

Remove from heat and skim off any foam. Ladle the jelly into hot sterilized jars and seal. Let cool, label, and refrigerate for up to 2 months, or freeze for up to 1 year.