CHRISTMAS CRANBERRIES

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Bourbon adds bite to this holiday standby, packed in a small heavy-duty glass storage container with a tight-fitting lid. Wrap in a vintage tea towel or cloth napkin, cinch with ribbon and adorn with small ornaments. -Becky Jo Smith, Kettle Falls, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 4 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 packages (12 ounces each) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup bourbon
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice and bourbon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until berries pop and mixture has thickened, 18-22 minutes., Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and orange zest. Ladle hot mixture into 4 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.