Blondie's Mom's Cranberry Topping For Cheesecake

In a medium saucepan, stir together sugar, water, orange rind, cloves, and cranberries.

Cook over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

When the berries begin to pop open, remove the saucepan from the heat and cool to room temperature.

Pour off the excess liquid.

Spoon the mixture over the cheesecake, then chill until set, about 4 hours.