I made this last Thanksgiving, when I had 15 "orphans" here for a yummy dinner. It was really good, and I've been assigned the cranberry sauce for dinner at my uncle Ben's. I also need to bring an hors d'oeuvre; if you have suggestions I'm listening.
Cranberry Conserve:
1 or two thinly sliced, unpeeled oranges (remove seeds, and cut slices in semicircles)
1/2 cup apple cider or juice
1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh)
1 pound cranberries
3.5 - 4 cups sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tsp cinnamon
3/4 tsp cloves (whole)
Simmer the orange slices with the cider until the peel softens, approx 15-20 mins. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for about 35 minutes, until the mixture thickens. You'll want to stir a lot. Cool overnight.
I found this recipe in the new version of the Joy of Cooking. It's yummy, and pretty.
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