Tried changing some things up for Thanksgiving. This struck me as a good idea. The end result was spectacular!

3 cups fresh cranberries
1 cup red wine (chianti, merlot, or pinot noir — nothing oak-aged)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cinnamon stick

Mix all the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes (make sure all alcohol is cooked off). Remove the cinnamon stick, pour into a heat-proof bowl, and let cool to room temperature. It will thicken as it cools.

Serve with turkey (what else?), duck, or roast beef.

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