Servings: 4 to 6

8 ounces of fresh Organic Cranberries, rinsed and drained 8 ounces of fresh Organic Cranberries, rinsed and drained
½ cup Water ½ cup Water
½ cup Honey ½ cup Honey
1 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar 1 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
3 1.5" Cinnamon Sticks 3 1.5" Cinnamon Sticks
5 Cardamom Pods 5 Cardamom Pods
¼ teaspoon freshly ground Nutmeg ¼ teaspoon freshly ground Nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground Cloves ⅛ teaspoon ground Cloves
6 Dried Orange Slices 6 Dried Orange Slices
2 tablespoons Crystallized Ginger finely chopped 2 tablespoons Crystallized Ginger finely chopped
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier, optional 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier, optional

Bring the cranberries, honey, brown sugar, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, nutmeg, cloves, orange slices, ginger and water to a simmer in a medium saucepan.
Cover the mixture and allow it to simmer on medium-low heat for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the cranberries are just beginning to burst.
Add the Grand Marnier and stir to combine.
Simmer uncovered for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. (do not overcook as the cranberries will burst).
Remove the dried orange slices, cardamom pods and cinnamon sticks.
Transfer the sauce to a shallow bowl and let it cool completely.

May be made several days before.  Serve at room temperature.  May be made several days before.  Serve at room temperature.