Garlic-Cranberry-Orange Relish

4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 medium jalapeno, minced
2 whole cloves
1 medium, well-ripened orange, thinly sliced and coarsely chopped
1 bag (12 oz) cranberries
1 1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 pinch salt

Place the garlic, jalapeno, orange, cloves and sugar in a medium saucepan.Simmer at medium to low heat for about an hour or until orange is soft and mushy. Add cranberries and continue simmering until cranberries are popped
and well integrated in the mix. Cool and serve. Freezes well, and can easily be kept in portion-size containers in the freezer so you will have fresh relish for each speacial meal!