Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1/4 cup dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 star anise
• 1/2 to 2/3 cup sugar
• 3 firm-ripe Fuyu persimmons (about 1 lb total), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice

Preparation

Bring cranberries, wine, water, star anise, 1/2 cup sugar, and a pinch of salt to a boil in a  saucepan, stirring occasionally, then reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Add more sugar, to taste (up to about 2 1/2 tablespoons), and discard star anise. Fold in persimmons.

Courtesy of Becky Vayo. Check out her Be. Baking blog here.

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