I came across this recipe many years ago and have used it ever since for holiday cranberry sauce. I like the hint of maple flavor. My grown daughters insist on making it for their friends’ families!
2 packages fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over
1 cup maple syrup (I use the darkest one, for fuller flavor)
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
Bring the syrup, water and sugar to a boil.
Pour in cranberries and bring to a simmer.
Stir occasionally until the berries pop and mixture thickens slightly.
Serve warm or cold.