1. Pour wine and orange juice into pan and add sugar. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved.

2. Stir in cranberries and simmer until liquid has reduced and cranberries are tender but still holding their shape. This will take about 15 to 20min. The sauce will thicken as it cools.

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3. Bring to room temperature before serving.

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