Ingredients

  • 1 34 cups water
  • 2 14 cups sugar
  • 4 whole cardamom pods
  • 3 whole star anise
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 5 earl gray tea bags
  • 8 cups cranberries

Method

  • In a 4 quart pot over high heat, combine the water, sugar and spices.
  • Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the tea bags and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Remove the tea bags and spices with a slotted spoon and add the cranberries.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and simmer, stirring often until cranberries soften and split their skins and the sauce thickens, about 12 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature before serving (the sauce will thicken further as it cools.)
  • Or cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.