Mom's Cranberry Sauce

1. Wash cranberries; drain.
    
2. Combine cranberries and water in a pot.
    
3. Boil about 10 minutes or until skins burst.
    
4. Press mixture through a sieve or food mill.
    
5. Add sugar to mixture.
    
6. Boil mixture again, until almost jellied.
    
7. Spoon sauce into jars, leaving 1/4 inch at top.
    
8. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water canner.

Variation:

Stick cinnamon or whole cloves tied in a spice bag may be cooked with the sauce to give a spicy flavor. Remove spice bag before canning sauce.