Zest of 2 limes (2 teaspoons), divided
1 to 2 dried chiltepin, chile pequin or bird chiles, to taste, crushed in a spice mill or a mortar and pestle, or 1/2 teaspoon crushed chile pequin
1 � pounds cranberries (4 1/2 cups)
Zest of 1/2 orange
� cup sugar, more to taste
2 cloves, crushed in a mortar and pestle or ground in a spice mill
� teaspoon ground cinnamon
� teaspoon ground nutmeg
1. Set aside the zest of 1 lime (about 1 teaspoon) for garnish. In a large saucepan, combine all the remaining ingredients with 1/4 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often, until thick, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
2. Transfer to a serving dish and allow to cool. (Sauce will continue to thicken.) Garnish with the reserved lime zest