Preheat oven to 300ºF.
Place 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries in 13x9” baking dish.
Sprinkle evenly with 2 cups sugar.
Cover and bake for 1 hour.
Remove from oven.
Stir carefully, then stir in 1/3 cup brandy or orange juice.
Pour into jars or serving dishes.
Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.