Active time: 35 min Start to finish: 2 hr

　　

Ingredients

Makes about 3 cups

　　1 medium onion, chopped

　　2 cups water

　　3 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (not thawed; 1 lb)

　　1 (2- by 1/2-inch) strip fresh orange zest

　　1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar

　　1/2 cup granulated sugar

　　1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder *

　　1 1/2 teaspoons salt

　　

Step 1

Simmer onion in water in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan, uncovered, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Add cranberries and zest and simmer, uncovered, until berries are collapsed, about 10 minutes. Discard zest. Purée berries in a food processor, then force through a large sieve into saucepan and discard solids.

　　

Step 2

Stir in sugars, five-spice powder, and salt and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes, then cool completely.

　　Cooks' note:

　　• Cranberry ketchup keeps, chilled in an airtight container, 1 month.