Thanksgiving Table: Basil Cranberry Sauce

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries
• 1 small handful basil leaves, chiffonaded
• pinch of kosher salt
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 large piece Orange peel

1. Bring sugar and water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2. Add cranberries, then return to a boil until cranberries start to burst (with happiness), about 7-8 minutes.
3. Reduce heat, add the orange juice and zest and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes until cranberries have cooked down.
4. Stir in the basil and let the sauce cool to room temperature, then serve.

sugar, water, cranberries, handful basil, kosher salt, freshly squeezed orange juice, orange peel

Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/thanksgiving-table-basil-cranberry-sauce-recipe/ (may not work)