Homemade Cranberry Sauce

I don't know why so many people like canned cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving, when homemade cranberry sauce is so much better. Try this recipe:

• Add 2 cups fresh cranberries, 1 cup water, and 1/2 cup maple syrup to a saucepan. Turn on heat and bring to a boil.

• Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often, for about 15 minutes until fruit is soft and sauce has thickened.

• Stir in a pinch of allspice, a pinch of cinnamon, and a pinch of orange zest, and cook several more minutes.

• Cool to room temperature before serving.

It goes great with the Acorn Squash Stuffed with Cranberries dish.