Bourbon Maple Cranberry Sauce - edible Southeastern Massachusetts

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• ½ cup bourbon
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 4 ” -piece cinnamon stick
• 2 pieces star anise
• 2 tablespoons triple sec
• 12 ounces fresh cranberries