Spicy Tomato Cranberry Preserves Recipes

CRANBERRY CONSERVE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange zest, oranges, raisins and water. Cover and simmer over medium heat until cranberries are soft. Add pecans and sugar; stir well. Simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes, stirring often. Cool. Spoon into covered containers. Refrigerate. Serve as a relish with poultry or pork, or spread on biscuits or rolls.

SPICY TOMATO CRANBERRY PRESERVES

Steps:

• Bring all ingredients to a boil in a 2-quart heavy nonreactive saucepan over moderate heat, stirring and breaking up tomatoes. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently, until thick, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool preserves, then chill, covered, at least 8 hours (for flavors to develop).

SPICY PERSIMMON CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan combine the apple cider vinegar, chopped onion, chopped apple, golden raisins, sugar, lemon juice, chili, ginger, lemon peel, coriander and cloves. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until mixture thickens, stirring frequently, about 25 minutes. Add the persimmons and simmer until the persimmons are tender about 5 to 10 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate chutney. May be made a day or two ahead.

SPICY CRANBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Rinse and drain cranberries. Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add cranberries, sugar, and jalapeno; simmer until skins pop and mixture thickens, about 15 minutes. Transfer to metal bowl to cool. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.