Cranberries with a Flair

More than 1 lb. cranberries, sorted
1 1/2 to 2 c. water
3 cinnamon sticks
1 1/2 c. sugar

Add sugar and water to cranberries. Add cinnamon sticks. Bring to boil and cook for 10 minutes; skim the froth. It's the cinnamon that is special. If you can't get the sticks, use a teaspoon or so of ground cinnamon.