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Raspberry Cranberry Pecan Conserve

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MrsWheelbarrow's Notes: This is a wonderful alternative to Thanksgiving's cranberry sauce, and also doubles as a terrific accompaniment to cheese or heavenly schmeared on your morning toast. I ate an obscene amount...
This is a wonderful alternative to Thanksgiving's cranberry sauce, and also doubles as a terrific accompaniment to cheese or heavenly schmeared on your morning toast. I ate an obscene amount on warm Butternut Scones (recipe by MrsLarkins) and that had me making some crazy happy sounds. Give it a try - even the cranberry haters in your house will love it. There's no need to can it if that's not your thing- it will keep for over a month in the refrigerator.

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Makes six or seven half-pint jars

2 pounds (about six half pints) raspberries Ask a question about this ingredient

1 pound fresh cranberries Ask a question about this ingredient

4 cups sugar Ask a question about this ingredient

Zest of one orange, minced Ask a question about this ingredient

Juice of two lemons Ask a question about this ingredient

8 ounces pecans, toasted and rough chopped Ask a question about this ingredient

In a large preserving or other heavy pot, bring raspberries, cranberries, sugar, orange zest and lemon juice to a boil. Pour into a ceramic or glass bowl. Cover the surface with parchment and refrigerate overnight. (This step is not essential, but I think the flavors mix beautifully when given a chance to rest together.)
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The next morning, strain the mixture through a medium sieve, allowing the juices to flow into the preserving pan.
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Bring the juices to a boil, and measuring with a candy thermometer, to 220°.
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Add the strained fruits, any accumulating juices and the pecans and bring to a full rolling boil that will not stir down.
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Ladle into sterilized jars and process for 15 minutes in a boiling water bath.
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Wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving!
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1 Comment on Raspberry Cranberry Pecan Conserve

mrslarkin added 6 months ago

Oh, very yum! Glad my butternut scones were the delivery system for this delicious conserve. I'm pretty sure it'd be just as tasty straight from the jar, though. Will be trying this very soon. Happy T-day MrsW!