• 1 (12-ounce) bag of fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• ⅓ cup brandy
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon zest (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 325°F.

Mix cranberries and sugar in a bowl and spread evenly on a sheet pan or baking dish. Cover with a lid or foil and bake for 1 hour.

Remove from the oven and stir in the brandy and lemon juice. Place in to a seal container and refrigerate.

Makes 2 cups. Serve garnished with the lemon zest.