Ingredients
1/4 cup sugar
1 star anise pod or cinnamon stick
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup water
3 pounds mixed citrus, such as oranges and pink and red grapefruit, peel and pith removed and flesh sliced into rounds
Preparation
Bring sugar, anise or cinnamon, cranberries, and water to a simmer, stirring until sugar just dissolves. Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature.
Place citrus in a medium glass bowl, and pour cranberry mixture over top. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.