Apricot-Cranberry Conserve

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Prepare this sparkling ruby relish a day or two before serving.

Source: Woman's Day magazine

Serves 9 people

Categories: conserves, jams, jelly, preserves

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup snipped dried apricots
  • 1/4 cup orange marmalade
  • Shredded orange peel (optional)

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan combine water and sugar. Bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil rapidly for 5 minutes.
  2. Add cranberries to saucepan. Return just to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes or until most of the cranberry skins pop, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in the apricots and marmalade. Remove from heat. Serve warm or chilled. (Add a small amount of water, if necessary, to reach desired consistency). If desired, garnish with orange peel.

  4. makes 2 1/4 cups

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