Best 9 Holiday Cranberry Conserve Recipes
The holiday season is a time for celebration and joy, and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious homemade cranberry conserve? This tart and tangy spread is the perfect accompaniment to your holiday meals, and it's also a great gift for friends and family. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of cranberry conserve that will be the hit of your holiday party.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
CRANBERRY CONSERVE
I'm 95, and I still remember my grandmother from Germany making this lovely, delicious conserve for the holidays. She'd give it to family members and friends. It tastes great served as a relish alongside meat or even spread on biscuits. -Mildred Marsh Banker, Austin, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 3 pints.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange zest, oranges, raisins and water. Cover and simmer over medium heat until cranberries are soft. Add pecans and sugar; stir well. Simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes, stirring often. Cool. Spoon into covered containers. Refrigerate. Serve as a relish with poultry or pork, or spread on biscuits or rolls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
HOLIDAY CRANBERRY JAM
This cranberry jam is one I make at Christmas for family and friends. I especially like serving it for brunch, along with muffins or toast and fruit. -Sandee Berg, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 5 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a food processor, coarsely process cranberries and orange sections. Place in a Dutch oven with strawberries and sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. , Remove from the heat and stir in the pectin. Skim off the foam. Carefully ladle into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.
Nutrition Facts :
CRANBERRY FRUIT CONSERVE
This is a holiday family favorite that is delicious. I have had this recipe for a long time and have adapted it so it is almost fool-proof. I usually double the recipe because it goes so fast at the table. It is also versitile: omit the rasins and nuts for a great cranberry sauce. Cook it a bit more for a thicker, traditional jelly for the holiday table. It is easy to make and keeps in the refrigerator in sealed containers. It's a great side for fowl and pork dishes.
Provided by Chef BobO
Categories Jellies
Time 45m
Yield 4 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook cranberries, sugar and 1 cup water in saucepan over low heat for 5 minutes until the skins pop and the berries are all open and mixture comes to a slow boil. Stir to quicken the process. Add the remaining ingredients except raisins and nuts and cook 15-20 minuets stirring constantly to prevent any burning. Apple pieces should become incorporated into the mixture and become barely visible. Remove from heat and mix in nuts and raisins. Place mixture when cool in serving container and chill. Nuts and raisins can be omitted if desired for a more traditional cranberry blend. For a thicker, jellied consistency cook the mixture longer over low heat to reduce liquid approximately 30-45 minutes - stirring to avoid burning, omit the raisins and nuts for a traditional jelly. Makes approximately 4 cups.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.4, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 4.4, Carbohydrate 67.6, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 58, Protein 2.6
CRANBERRY FRUIT CONSERVE
Steps:
- Cook the cranberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water in a saucepan over low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the skins pop open. Add the apple, zests, and juices and cook for 15 more minutes. Remove from the heat and add the raisins and nuts. Let cool, and serve chilled.
CRANBERRY, APPLE, AND WALNUT CONSERVE
Adding the cranberries in three stages, along with crumbled nuts, results in a wonderful conserve with layers of texture and flavor. The turbinado sugar imparts subtle caramel undertones.
Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Fruit Nut Christmas Thanksgiving Quick & Easy Cranberry Apple Walnut Fall Winter Gourmet
Yield Makes about 12 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Simmer water, sugar, cinnamon stick, allspice, and half of cranberries (about 5 1/2 cups) in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries just start to pop, about 5 minutes. Add half of remaining cranberries (about 3 cups) and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, peel and core apples, then cut into 1/4-inch dice. Add to cranberry mixture along with walnuts and remaining cranberries, then simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in Calvados and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool to warm or room temperature. Discard cinnamon stick.
CRANBERRY-PORT CONSERVE
Categories Condiment/Spread Fruit Nut Thanksgiving Low Sodium Wheat/Gluten-Free Cranberry Currant Orange Walnut Port Fall Winter Bon Appétit
Yield 3 Cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine cranberries, sugar and Port in heavy large saucepan. Bring mixture to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium-low; add chopped orange and simmer until cranberries burst and mixture thickens slightly, about 15 minutes. Mix in dried currants. Cool cranberry conserve completely. Stir in chopped walnuts. (Cranberry conserve can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover tightly and refrigerate.)
SPARKLING HOLIDAY JAM
This Strawberry-Cranberry Jam is delightful. It looks beautiful in a jar with a ribbon in a Christmas basket.
Provided by ARANDYGAIL
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Jams and Jellies Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 96
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Let simmer while making jam.
- In a large saucepan, combine strawberries, cranberries, pectin, and margarine. Bring to a boil. Stir in sugar, and return to a boil. Cook for 1 minute; remove from heat.
- Quickly fill jars to within 1/2 inch from top. Wipe rims clean, and put on lids. Process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.7 mg, Sugar 24.5 g
SPICED CRANBERRY JAM
I needed to fill some holiday cookies with jam and since raspberries and apricots weren't in season, I opted to use cranberries. This jam is lightly sweetened, fragrant, and has a beautiful color that complemented the cookies perfectly!
Provided by LauraF
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Jams and Jellies Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine cranberries, white sugar, turbinado sugar, water, orange zest, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, allspice, and pepper in a large pot over medium heat. Simmer, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves and cranberries pop, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Blend cranberry jam into desired consistency using an immersion blender.
- Pour jam into a glass pint jar; cool until thickened and set, about 1 hour. Seal jar and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 3.1 mg, Sugar 16.1 g
HOLIDAY CRANBERRY BUTTER
This very easy to make flavored butter is simply wonderful on toast, muffins buns, anything you would put butter or jam on. I know you will love it when you taste it. It even smells heavenly. Also makes a great gift, or as an addition to any family Christmas gathering.
Provided by Kari-girl
Categories Low Protein
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Blend the ingredients one at a time, in order given.
- That's it, that simple!
- Keeps in the frig, for up to 2 weeks, or, part of it can be frozen and thawed for later use.
- Tip: can whip the softened butter with honey then add the rest of the ingredients.
Tips:
- Choose firm, ripe cranberries: Avoid cranberries that are bruised or soft. Ripe cranberries should be deep red in color and bounce back when gently squeezed.
- Prepare the cranberries properly: Before cooking, sort through the cranberries and remove any stems or leaves. Rinse the cranberries thoroughly under cold water.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A heavy-bottomed pot will help to prevent the conserve from scorching. A Dutch oven is a good option.
- Cook the conserve over medium heat: Medium heat will help to prevent the conserve from burning. Stir the conserve frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Add sugar gradually: Adding sugar gradually will help to prevent the conserve from crystallizing. Stir the conserve constantly while adding the sugar.
- Test the conserve for doneness: The conserve is done when it reaches a thick, syrupy consistency. To test the doneness, spoon a small amount of the conserve onto a cold plate. If the conserve holds its shape, it is done.
- Store the conserve properly: The conserve can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The conserve can also be frozen for up to 1 year.
Conclusion:
Cranberry conserve is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be spread on toast, crackers, or muffins. It can also be used as a glaze for poultry or fish. Cranberry conserve is also a great addition to holiday desserts, such as pies and tarts. With its tart and tangy flavor, cranberry conserve is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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