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How To Make Cranberry Sauce

By Danilo Alfaro, About.com

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Lower Heat and Simmer While Berries Start to Pop

How To Make Cranberry Sauce - Tutorial With Photos - Step 4:  Lower Heat and Simmer While Berries Start to Pop

Lower Heat and Simmer While Berries Start to Pop

Photo © Danilo Alfaro

Lower Heat and Simmer While Berries Start to Pop

As you simmer the cranberries, you'll start to hear a popping sound. This is good — it means the berries are bursting and releasing their natural fiber, called pectin, which will thicken the cranberry sauce as you simmer it.

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