1. Put cranberries in a pot on the stove, and pick through to remove soft and/or brown ones.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients, stir, and bring to a boil on medium-high heat.
3. Stir frequently. The cranberries will pop, and then release their ¡§gel¡¨ ¡X and the sauce will come together like magic. Cook until the sauce is the consistency you want, about 5 to 10 minutes.