Ina Garten Cranberry Fruit Conserve Recipe
This Ina Garten Cranberry Fruit Conserve Recipe is a total winner. many people think that fruit preserves are very hard to make.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of fresh cranberries about 4 cups.
- 1 3/4 cups of granulated white sugar.
- 1/2 cup of orange juice freshly squeezed.
- 2 teaspoons of grated orange zest.
- 1 cup of Granny Smith apples peeled and diced.
- 1/2 cup of golden raisins.
- 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts.
- 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt.
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves.
Instructions
Prep the Fruit
- Wash the cranberries and remove any soft ones. Peel and dice the apples into small cubes.
Mix in the Pot
- Add cranberries, sugar, and orange juice to the pot. Stir them together over medium heat.
Add the Flavors
- Stir in the orange zest, salt, and cloves. These spices give the conserve a warm holiday taste.
Cook Until Popping
- Bring the mixture to a slow boil. Cook until the cranberries start to pop and soften.
Add Remaining Items
- Stir in the diced apples and golden raisins next. These add a nice texture to the sauce.
Simmer to Thicken
- Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. The mixture should become thick and very glossy.
Finish with Nuts
- Remove the pot from the heat completely. Stir in the chopped walnuts and let it cool.
Notes
- Use fresh oranges: Always grate the skin for the best zest. The oils in the skin add a deep aroma.
- Don't overcook: Stop when the liquid looks like thick syrup. It will thicken much more as it cools down.
- Toast the walnuts: Put nuts in a pan for two minutes. This makes them much crunchier and more flavorful.
- Small apple bits: Cut the apples into very small pieces. This helps them cook at the same speed.
- Clean your jars: Use very clean glass jars for storage. This keeps the conserve fresh for a longer time.