Place cranberries in a strainer and rinse. Then pick through them for any bad cranberries. Remove any sticks or stems.
Combine ingredients in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. As the cranberry sauce comes to a boil, the berries will begin to burst, about 5-7 minutes.
Reduce the heat to simmer. Stir occasionally as the cranberry sauce thickens, about 3 minutes.
Refrigerate and serve cold or at room temperature.
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Notes
If you prefer your cranberry sauce smooth, you can use a stick blender in the pot and blend until smooth. You can also transfer the sauce to a blender and blend until smooth.