Cranberry-Apple Conserve - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large apples
1 large orange
1 c. water
3 c. cranberries
4 c. sugar
1 c. walnuts, chopped

Preparation

Peel, core and chop apples, reserving 1/2 peelings.
Cut oranges into thinnest possible slices and remove seeds.
Place oranges, reserved apple peelings and water; let simmer over moderate heat until the skin of the oranges is tender.
Strain, reserving liquid.
Discard apple peelings.
Cut each orange slice into 8 small sections.
Chop cranberries and add to apples, oranges and liquid.
Cook until thick, about 40 minutes.
Stir frequently. Add walnuts during the last 5 minutes.
Ladle into clean 1/2 pints and seal.
Process 10 to 15 minutes in hot water bath.