Star Anise Spiced Cranberry Sauce W/ Ruby Port

• 1 cup sugar
• 12 cup water
• 12 cup ruby port (optional)
• 2 star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 cups fresh cranberries
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 pinch salt

1. In a small saucepan combine the sugar, water, port star anixe and cinnamon stick.
2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar.
3. Add the cranberries and simmer, uncovered about 8-10 minutes.
4. Stir occasionally until most of the cranberries have burst.
5. Remove from heat, let cool slightly and stir in the lemon zest and juice and a pinch of salt.
6. Serve chilled or room temperature.
7. Remove the cinnamon stick and star anise just before serving.

sugar, water, ruby port, anise, cinnamon, fresh cranberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/star-anise-spiced-cranberry-sauce-w-ruby-port-139125 (may not work)