1 c. sugar
1/2 c. fresh orange juice
1/2 c. water
3 c. fresh cranberries, rinsed
2 tbsp. cognac
1 tbsp. orange peel, grated
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Combine sugar, orange juice and water in large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Add berries and cook until popped, about 5 to 7 minutes. Mash some with spoon. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes. Blend in remaining ingredients. Cool completely and put into containers. Refrigerate until served. Makes about 3 cups punch (recipe can be doubled or tripled). Add 1/4 cup more sugar if you want your punch sweeter.