SPICED CRANBERRY ZINFANDEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium sauce pan ; bring to a boil overhigh heat. Reduce heat to medium heat and cook 15 minutes longer or untilmixture begins to thicken and sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Strainthrough a sieve into a bowl and discard solids. Return mixture to the pan. Add cranberries to the pan, cook over high heat for 10 minutes or untilthe berries pop. Reduce heat to low, simmer for 30 minutes or until mixtureis slightly thick. Pour into a bowl and cool . Yields 10 servings, 1/4cup each.