Small-batch Brandied Cranberry Conserve (canning)

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 small orange
• 1 cinnamon stick, about 4 inches long
• 3 whole cloves
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 cups cranberries
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup brandy
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds

Recipe

• 1 finely chop orange, peel and all, in a food processor (remove nay seeds first). combine with cinnamon stick, cloves, water and lemon juice in a medium non-reactive saucepan. bring to a boil on medium-high heat, reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently for 10 minutes. remove cinnamon and cloves.
• 2 add cranberries and sugar. return to a boil, reduce heat, sand simmer, uncovered and stirring frequently, until berries pop and mixture forms a light gel, about 5 minutes. remove from heat and cool slightly, then stir in brandy and almonds.
• 3 ladle into hot half-pint jars and process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.