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• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 12-ounce bag of cranberries, washed
• 5-6 dried apricots, chopped
• 1 navel orange
• 3-4 cloves
• 1 pod star anise
• 1-2 cinnamon sticks
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ½ cup Cognac

Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil until clear. Add the cranberries and apricots and stir, reducing the heat to a low simmer. Zest and juice the orange into the saucepan. Add the cloves, anise, cinnamon sticks, and nutmeg and reduce until thick. Add the Cognac and LIGHT IT ON FIRE!!! (remember to keep your lid nearby in case it gets out of hand).

When it goes out, stir some more, and reduce to your desired consistency.

Serve warm, or allow to cool to room temperature before putting it in the fridge.