Author: A Passionate Plate
Serves: 7 half pint jars
SUPPLIES:
- 7 – ½ pint canning jars, lids and bands
- Canning water bath pot, with rack, filled with 5 inches of water
- INGREDIENTS:
- 8 cups fresh cranberries
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup diced apple
- ⅔ cup water
- ⅔ cup orange juice
- zest from 2 large oranges
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ¼ tsp. cloves
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, combine all of the ingredients.
- Bring mixture to a boil and continue cooking for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Remove and discard the cinnamon stick.
- Carefully ladle the cranberry sauce into 7 sterilized ½ pint (8 oz.) jars leaving ½ inch head space on top.
- Wipe the rims and sides of jars before topping with a hot lid.
- Screw the lids on firmly and place jars into the water bath.
- Process for 10 minutes in boiling water.
- Remove jars and place on a towel-lined jelly roll pan or countertop to cool.
- Over the next few hours, listen for a “ping” as the lids go concave signaling a secure seal. If a lid does not go concave and seal, refrigerate the jar and use it first.
10.Store securely sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to a year.
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