Ingredients

2 cups fresh or defrosted frozen cranberries

3 tablespoons cognac

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1/4 cup fresh orange juice

3 whole allspice berries

2 whole cloves

4 whole black peppercorns

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick

Preparation

  • In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, cognac, sugar, and orange juice. Place allspice, cloves, peppercorns, red-pepper flakes, and cinnamon stick in a double layer of cheesecloth; bundle it up, tie with kitchen string, and add to saucepan.
  • Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook, stirring often, until syrupy, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard bundle, and transfer mixture to a bowl, let cool, and refrigerate until needed.