Finely chop orange and combine with cinnamon stick, cloves, water, and lemon juice in medium stainless steel or enamel saucepan.
Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and boil gently for 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon and cloves.
Add cranberries and sugar. Return to boil, reduce heat and broil gently, uncovered till berries pop and mixture will form a light gel, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and cool slightly; stir in brandy and almonds.
Ladle into hot jars and process for 10 minutes. Makes 3 1/2 cups.