Classic Cranberry Sauce

This is my favorite cranberry sauce that I've been making for many years.  It creates an instant atmosphere of the holidays as it pops audibly on the stove top, and scents the air with spice.  This would also be a great little recipe to have older kids make, because it's so easy and quick.  There are two other cranberry sauces on this site; Cranberry Sauce with Amontillado Sherry  and  Holiday Cranberry Sauce from the Veganomicon cookbook.  That's how much I believe in making your own cranberry sauce.
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Classic Cranberry Sauce

INGREDIENTS
8 ounces organic cranberries
1/3 Cup agave syrup
3 Tablespoons brown sugar  (or white sugar is OK too)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 Cup water
Optional:  the zest of one orange

DIRECTIONS
In small saucepan, combine all ingredients.
Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes on medium-low heat.
You may wish to place a lid halfway onto the saucepan, because the cranberries will splatter a bit as they burst.
Cool and transfer to a bowl.
May be made two days in advance and refrigerated.