Homemade Cranberry Relish - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb cranberries
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons orange zest, grated
1/2 cup almonds, slivered (optional)

Preparation

combine everything (except almonds) in a skillet.
cook uncovered over medium heat until most of the cranberries pop open and the mixture is thickened, 7-10 minute.
if desired, add almonds.
let cool, and serve or refrigerate up to a day.