1 1/2 c  Sugar
      1 c  Red wine
     12 oz Cranberries; rinsed and drained.
      1  Cinnamon stick
           Zest of 1 orange;
In a medium size saucepan, bring the sugar and wine to a boil and cook for 1 minute. Add the cranberries, cinnamon stick and the orange zest and bring back to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes or until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the cinnamon stick. Remove the cranberry sauce from the heat, place in a bowl and allow to cool thoroughly.