Cranberry Conserve

Cranberry Conserve

1 orange (unpeeled), seeded and finely chopped
2 c water
4 c cranberries
1/2 c raisins (optional)
3 c granulated sugar
1/2 c chopped nuts

Combine orange and water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat, partially cover, and boil until peel is tender, about 5 minutes. Add cranberries, raisins, and sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves. Return to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Boil hard until mixture thickens, 10-15 minutes. Stir in nuts and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and test gel.

Skim foam and pack into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Process 15 minutes in boiling water bath canner.

Makes about 4 8-oz jars.