Cranberry Orange Preserves

Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings
Source: Connie Chandra
Category: Sauce

Ingredients
16 ounces Cranberries (fresh)
1 cup Sugar
1 whole Orange (zested and juiced - 1/2 cup)
1 whole Apple (peeled and grated)
2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
1 whole Cinnamon Stick
1⁄4 cup Raisins (golden, chopped)
1⁄4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
1⁄2 teaspoon Ground Allspice

Directions
  1. Put all ingredients, in a medium saucepan on medium heat – bring to a boil, then keep at a low boil for about 15 minutes.
  2. Intermittently, you’ll hear the cranberries popping. Mix often to check for thickening. If the cranberries have not all popped and it’s getting too thick, add 1/4 cup water.
  3. Taste for sweetness and flavor at about 10 minutes. This is also a good time to use a wooden spoon or potato masher to break up some of the chunks, depending on the texture you prefer.
  4. Cook for another 5 minutes, take off heat and let it cool off. Take out cinnamon stick and serve immediately.