Step 1

1 Bring sugar, orange juice, orange zest, cloves, allspice, and cinnamon sticks to a boil in a 4-quart saucepan. Cook, stirring until syrup is clear, about 3 minutes.

Step 2

2 Add cranberries and cook just until they begin to pop, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

3 Remove from heat and cool. Refrigerate 1 to 3 days before serving. Remove cloves, allspice and cinnamon sticks before serving.