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holiday cranberry conserve

(1 rating)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Liz Owen
@Lizzy3366
Oklahoma City, OK

Note: What is Conserve? Conserves are made with dried or fresh fruits and nuts and are cooked. They have a very thick and chunky texture. Conserves work very well as a spread and as a condiment for meats and cheeses. This recipe works well with pork or turkey.

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This cranberry conserve may not replace traditional cranberry sauce during the holidays, but it will be a great addition to the table. It's slightly sweet and tart. We loved the occasional crunch from the pecans. It's a very versatile dish. It can be used with turkey or pork as suggested. But, it would also be delicious on a piece of savory chicken, over a block of cream cheese as an appetizer or added to a meat and cheese board. Yum!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Canning/Preserving

Ingredients For holiday cranberry conserve

  • 3 c
    fresh cranberries
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1 1/2 c
    orange juice
  • 2/3 c
    apple cider
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/3 c
    firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 tsp
    ground coriander
  • 1 stick
    3-inch cinnamon stick
  • 6
    fresh mint leaves
  • 3/4 c
    chopped pecans - add after cooking conserve

How To Make holiday cranberry conserve

  • Cranberries cooking in a saucepan.
    1
    In a medium heavy saucepan combine cranberries and water and cook until berries burst, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Adding orange juice to the saucepan.
    2
    Add all other ingredients except pecans.
  • Mint and cinnamon stick ready to be stirred in.
    3
    Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens, about 25 minutes.
  • Stirring nuts into the cooked cranberries.
    4
    Add nuts, stir to combine. Allow to cool.
  • Cranberry Conserve spooned over sliced chicken.
    5
    Transfer to a glass bowl or jar and refrigerate, covered, for up to 2 weeks. Conserve may also be frozen in plastic food storage bags for up to 1 year. Alternatively, you can process hot mixture in sterilized jars and keep in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
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