Brandied Cranberries

2 Cups sugar

½ cup water

1 cinnamon stick

1 pound cranberries, washed

½ thin skinned orange, finely chopped, including rind

½ cup brandy or cognac

A few whole cloves

In a heavy, 2-quart saucepan, combine sugar and water. Boil 3 minutes, and don’t stir.

Add cloves, cinnamon, cranberries, and orange.

Cook over low heat, stirring, 4-5 minutes or till cranberries pop.

Remove from heat, stir in brandy, and let cool.

Take out cloves and cinnamon, then pack cranberries into containers and refrigerate.