Cranberry Preserve
Serving Size
6 cups (1.5 L)
Ingredients
2 cups (500 mL) Ocean Spray® Cranberry Cocktail 1 pkg (12 oz/340 g) Ocean Spray® Fresh or Frozen Cranberries 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) raisins 1 1/2 cup (375mL) sugar 1/2 cups (125 mL) chopped dried apricots 1/2 cups (125 mL) chopped pitted prunes 2 tsp (10 mL) grated lemon rind 1 cup (250 mL) Slivered almonds
Steps
Combine all ingredients, except almonds, in a large saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes; stir occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in almonds. Cool. Cover and store in refrigerator for up to 1 month. Serve as a condiment with meat and poultry, as a topping for ice cream, yogurt and cake or spooned onto hot biscuits and muffins. Note: For longer storage, spoon hot Cranberry Compote into hot, sterilized jars to within 1/4 inch (6 mm) of top rim. Slide a rubber spatula down inside of jar to remove trapped air bubbles. Wipe jar rims. Place hot lids on jars and screw bands on firmly. Process in boiling water canner 5 minutes.