Cranberries In Red Wine

Directions

1. 1
   Pick over cranberries, removing stems and any shriveled berries.
2. 2
   Rinse under running water, drain.
3. 3
   Combine sugar and wine in a non-corrosive heavy medium suacepan.
4. 4
   Heat to boiling, stirring constantly, over moderate heat.
5. 5
   Stir in cranberries, cinnamon stick, and orange peel.
6. 6
   Increase heat to high, return mixture to boil, stirring constantly.
7. 7
   Reduce to medium low heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally until berries burst - about 10- 15 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove from heat.
9. 9
   Discard cinnamon stick.
10. 10
    Lift out orange peel, cool slightly, and cut into thin julienne strips. Return peel to berries.
11. 11
    Serve warm (but good cold too.).