Holiday Cranberry Sauce Presentation

In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water over medium-high heat. Stir continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil.
Add the rinsed cranberries to the boiling sugar syrup and return the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the cranberries gently, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, or until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the orange zest, orange juice, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves until fully incorporated.
Allow the sauce to cool to room temperature in the saucepan, where it will continue to thicken significantly as it cools.
For best flavor, transfer the cooled sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.