Cranberry Conserve

Name: Cranberry Conserve
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh cranberries; 1 cup water; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 whole orange, seeds removed, chopped (about 1 cup); 1 cup peeled and chopped apple; 1 cup peeled and chopped pear; 1 cup golden raisins; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 pound fresh cranberries
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 whole orange, seeds removed, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup peeled and chopped apple
1 cup peeled and chopped pear
1 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Directions

1

In a medium heavy saucepan combine cranberries and water and cook until berries burst, about 10 minutes.
2

Add all other ingredients except pecans and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens, about 25 minutes.
3

Add nuts, stir to combine, and allow to cool.
4

Transfer to a nonreactive bowl or jar and refrigerate, covered, for up to 2 weeks.
5

Conserve may also be frozen in plastic food storage bags for up to 1 year.
6

Alternatively, you can process hot mixture in sterilized jars and keep in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.