Sauces: Suzy's Brandied Cranberries

1 orange
1/2 cup water
2-3 cinnamon sticks
6-8 cloves
2 cups sugar
1 lb. cranberries
1/4 brandy

Cut orange into pieces, remove seeds but do not peel Chop in blender to a fine mince. SAve any juice. In saucepan combine orange, juice, water and spices. Simmer 10 mins. Then add sugar and cranberries. Simmer until berries pop. Remove from heat and stir in brandy. Stove in covered containers in refrigerator. Will last all year!