Add frozen cranberries, a cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, and cardamom to a saucepan.
Add some orange zest from a fresh orange and then the orange juice.
Next, add some honey to sweeten.
Add ¼ cup of water to the saucepan.
Place the saucepan on the stove and turn on the heat to medium.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Add brown sugar to taste and tackle the tartness of cranberries.
Continue to simmer until the sauce is thick and jam-like.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and use a spatula or wooden spoon to smoosh the cranberries.
Let the sauce cool, then remove the cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods.
Transfer the spiced cranberry sauce to a small bowl, and it's ready to serve! Enjoy your homemade spiced cranberry sauce.