Spiced Sweet Oranges
["3 medium sized lemons", "2 Tbsp. whole cloves", "2 1/2 c. sugar", "4 (3-inch long) cinnamon sticks", "4 bay leaves", "16 kumquats", "16 small oranges", "1/4 c. dried cranberries"]
["Up to 3 days ahead:", "Squeeze enough juice from lemons to equal 3 tablespoons; cut remaining lemons into 1/4-inch thick slices. Set lemon slices aside.", "Tie 1 tablespoon cloves in cheesecloth to make a spice bag.", "In 3-quart saucepan over high heat, heat spice bag, lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, kumquats and 5 cups water to boiling.", "Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes.", "Pour spice-syrup mixture into large bowl; discard spice bag."]
["lemons", "whole cloves", "sugar", "cinnamon sticks", "bay leaves", "kumquats", "oranges", "cranberries"]