- 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
- 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.