This oven-roasted cranberry sauce is infused with orange and warm spices and is sweetened with maple syrup. This sauce pairs perfectly with holiday turkey or ham and is also a wonderful spread for sandwiches or toast.
Rinse the cranberries and discard any stems. Add to a large oven-safe skillet with a lid. Add the orange juice, zest, and ground cinnamon. Stir to combine.
Add the cloves and star anise to a small spice filter bag. Nestle the bag and the rosemary sprigs in the cranberries. Cover and roast in the oven for 30 minutes.
Turn the oven up to 400 degrees. Remove the cover and roast for another 30 minutes.
Carefully remove the spice filter bag and the rosemary sprigs and discard. Stir the sauce, and with the back of a spoon, smash the cranberries to the desired consistency.
Taste the cranberries to check for sweetness. Add more maple syrup if desired.
Let cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.