Ingredients

21 pearl onions

12 ounces fresh cranberries

1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar

1/4 cup red-wine vinegar

1/4 cup fresh orange juice

1/4 cup water

1/4 teaspoon coarse salt

1/8 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed

Preparation

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook onions 2 minutes, then transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain. Peel onions, and cut in half. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Cover, and cook over medium-low heat until cranberries burst and onions are tender, about 40 minutes.