Best Ina Gartens Cranberry Fruit Conserve Recipes

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CRANBERRY CONSERVE



Cranberry Conserve image

I'm 95, and I still remember my grandmother from Germany making this lovely, delicious conserve for the holidays. She'd give it to family members and friends. It tastes great served as a relish alongside meat or even spread on biscuits. -Mildred Marsh Banker, Austin, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 oranges, peeled, sliced and quartered
1 cup raisins
1-1/4 cup water
1 cup chopped pecans
2-1/2 cups sugar

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange zest, oranges, raisins and water. Cover and simmer over medium heat until cranberries are soft. Add pecans and sugar; stir well. Simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes, stirring often. Cool. Spoon into covered containers. Refrigerate. Serve as a relish with poultry or pork, or spread on biscuits or rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

HOMEMADE CRANBERRY SAUCE ("CRANBERRY FRUIT CONSERVE")



Homemade Cranberry Sauce (

Ina Garten prepared this on her Thanksgiving special. The reviews on the food network website were outstanding, so I tried it and wholeheartedly agree! Preparation time includes chilling; prep and cook time is under 30 minutes.

Provided by Kim in Walnut Creek

Categories     Chutneys

Time 2h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) bag fresh cranberries
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1 orange, juice and zest of, grated
1 lemon, juice and zest of, grated
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup walnuts or 3/4 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook the cranberries, sugar and 1 cup of water in a saucepan over low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the skins pop open.
  • Add the apple, zests and juices and let cook for 15 more minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add the raisins and nuts.
  • Let cool, and serve chilled.

MAKE-AHEAD CRANBERRY SAUCE



Make-Ahead Cranberry Sauce image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

One 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries, cleaned
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped
Grated zest and juice of 1 orange
Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Cook the cranberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water in a saucepan over low heat for about 5 minutes, or until the skins pop open. Add the apple, zests, and juices and cook for 15 more minutes. Remove from the heat, let cool, and serve chilled.

CRANBERRY MARTINIS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     beverage

Time P2DT15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
1 cup fresh cranberries
6 (1-by-3-inch) strips of orange zest, plus extra for serving (see Cook's Note)
1 (750 milliliter) bottle good vodka, such as Grey Goose
1 cup cranberry juice cocktail, preferably tart
1/4 cup Triple Sec
Ice

Steps:

  • Several days ahead, place the sugar, cranberries, 6 strips of orange zest, and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, until the cranberries start to pop open. Pour the vodka into a large pitcher, add the cranberry mixture, and store covered in the refrigerator for at least 2 days and up to 5 days.
  • When ready to serve, strain the vodka mixture, reserving the cranberries and discarding the orange zest. Stir in the cranberry juice cocktail and Triple Sec. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add the drink mixture, shake for a full 30 seconds (it's longer than you think!), and strain into martini glasses. Rub the rim of each glass with fresh orange zest, spoon a few cranberries into each glass, and serve ice cold.

CRANBERRY, APPLE, AND WALNUT CONSERVE



Cranberry, Apple, and Walnut Conserve image

Adding the cranberries in three stages, along with crumbled nuts, results in a wonderful conserve with layers of texture and flavor. The turbinado sugar imparts subtle caramel undertones.

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Sauce     Fruit     Nut     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Cranberry     Apple     Walnut     Fall     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups water
3 cups turbinado sugar such as Sugar in the Raw
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3 (12-oz) bags fresh cranberries (2 1/4 lb; about 11 cups)
3 Gala or Pink Lady apples
2 cups walnuts (6 oz), toasted, cooled, and broken into small pieces
2 tablespoons Calvados or brandy

Steps:

  • Simmer water, sugar, cinnamon stick, allspice, and half of cranberries (about 5 1/2 cups) in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries just start to pop, about 5 minutes. Add half of remaining cranberries (about 3 cups) and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, peel and core apples, then cut into 1/4-inch dice. Add to cranberry mixture along with walnuts and remaining cranberries, then simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in Calvados and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool to warm or room temperature. Discard cinnamon stick.

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