1½cupscranberries,fresh or frozen (approximately 6 oz)
¾cuprhubarb,fresh or frozen, chopped into ¼“ chunks (approximately 3 oz)
2tbsppeeled apple,finely chopped
1/4cuporange juice
1tsplime juice(optional)
¼tspcinnamon
1/8tspnutmeg
1/16tspginger
1star anise pod(optional)
2tspfinely grated orange rind
Instructions
In medium-sized saucepan, over medium heat, bring sugars and water to boil. Boil, uncovered, for 5 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Add cranberries, rhubarb, apple, and orange and lime juices. Bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat, stirring periodically throughout the cooking process, for about 8 minutes. Add the spices and star anise pod. Increase heat to return mixture to the boiling point then reduce heat to medium-low and continue to stir the sauce periodically while cooking it for another 10 minutes or until mixture thickens.
Remove saucepan from heat and discard the star anise pod. Add orange rind. Stir frequently as the sauce cools to help it to thicken.
Store, covered, in refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.