Cinnamon & Star Anise Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry sauce isn’t just for turkey. Spread this glorious sauce atop peanut butter and toast, or use it as a glaze for ham or roast chicken.

• 1 bag of fresh cranberries (340 g)
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 1/2 tsp freshly grated orange zest
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 star anise

Place all the ingredients in a small pot, and bring them to a boil over medium-high heat. When the cranberries start popping, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let the mixture boil gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the star anise, and pour the sauce into a serving bowl. Cool to room temperature, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.