. Oops, Margaret -- here's the confusion: The Ocean Spray fresh cranberry bag says: 1 bag fresh (or frozen) cranberries (3-1/2 cups) (12 oz) 1 cup water 1 cup sugar My daughter's recipe says: 1 bag cranberries (3-1.2 cups) (12 oz) 3/4 cup plus 2 TBL water 2-1/4 cups sugar dash of cinamon dash of cloves dash of allspice 1/2 tsp orange peel Big difference! Cook on low heat for 10 minutes, then let cool thoroughly. Well, it's w-a-y too wattery. I simmered mine for a total of 30 minutes, in order to thicken it when it cooled. Less water would have been better. Now that's really cranberry sauce. ............................... This is cranberry relish a la Paul Prudhomme: 1 lb package of cranberries (check label) 1-1/2 cups of sugar 2 T vanilla extract Juice and pulp from 2/3 of a lemon, seeded 2 oranges peeled, sliced and seeded Rinse berries and discard any wrinkled ones or stems. Place the cranberries, sugar and vanilla in a food processor. Process a few seconds to reduce bulk. Add the lemon and process 5 seconds. Add the oranges and process until just mixed, about 5 seconds. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving. Penny, NY . . .--