HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY JAM
Although not true cranberries, highbush cranberries also have tart red fruits that can be used in cooking. This is a lovely spread with mouthwatering tangy flavor.-Evelyn Gebhardt, Kasilof, Alaska
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 3-4 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large covered kettle, simmer cranberries and water for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Press berries through a strainer; discard skins. Strain mixture through a double layer of cheesecloth (juice will drip through; discard or set aside for another use). Measure 6 cups of the pulp that remains in the cheesecloth and place in the kettle. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour into freezer containers. Cool. Refrigerate or freeze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
HOMEMADE CRANBERRY LIQUEUR
This delicious treat can be enjoyed on its own (as a post-Thanksgiving sipper) or mixed with sparkling wine to create a cranberry cordial (a festive way to kick off the holidays). Either way, it's really easy to make! Will last up to 2 months.
Provided by East Bay Adam
Categories Drinks Recipes Liqueur Recipes
Time P3DT15m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pulse cranberries in a food processor just until roughly chopped; transfer to a clean glass container. Add vodka, simple syrup, lemon peel, orange peel, cinnamon stick, and allspice to cranberries; stir until well mixed. Seal container with a lid and store in a cool dark area, 3 to 5 days, stirring several times a day. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a glass bottle and refrigerate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
FAMOUS HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY JELLY
Make and share this Famous Highbush Cranberry Jelly recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Joanie Grow
Categories Jellies
Time 40m
Yield 8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring the berries and water to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Crush the berries or put through a food mill.
- Strain the juice in a cheesecloth-lined sieve.
- Add any additional water if need to bring the juice up to 5 cups.
- Bring the juice and sugar up to a boil.
- Add the margarine, then the liquid pectin.
- Bring back to a boil, stirring constantly boil hard for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat.
- Skim foam from surface and pour into sterile pint jars and seal.
- Process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
- NOTE: Highbush cranberries are a fruit of the honeysuckle, and completely different fruit than the lowbush or commercial cranberry.
- Highbush cranberries grow on a shrub with pointed leaves whereas cranberries grow on a vine with oval leaves.
- Highbush cranberries have a single seed, which needs to be removed.
- If you have ever smelled something reminiscent of stinky socks on a stroll through the bush, you are likely very close to a good patch of highbush cranberries.
- The seeded pulp of the highbush cranberry can be used interchangeably with the pulp of the regular cranberry in any recipe.
HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY TEA
-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield 3-1/4 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring cranberries and 4 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 4 minutes or until berries pop. Press through a strainer; discard skins and seeds. Juice should measure about 4-1/2 cups; set aside., In another saucepan, combine the sugar, candies, cloves and remaining water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes or until candies dissolve. Strain and discard cloves. Stir in the orange juice concentrate, lemon juice and reserved cranberry juice. Serve hot or chilled.
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