This is our modification of the cranberry sauce recipe on the back of Ocean Spray bags.
Rinse, and pick out any bad ones:
(No need to pick out unripe ones. A twelve ounce bag should result in about 3 cups of good cranberries.)
In a saucepan bring to a boil:
After it reaches a boil, turn down the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
To thicken more quickly, cool in a refrigerator.