Cranberry Ketchup - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 (12 oz.) bags cranberries
    1 1/2 c. water
    1 1/2 c. red wine vinegar
    4 whole allspice berries
    6 whole cloves
    1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, broken
    2 c. brown sugar
Preparation
    Combine cranberries, red wine vinegar and water in a large saucepan.
    Tie allspice, cloves and cinnamon together in a piece of cheesecloth; add to pan.
    Bring to a boil, the reduce heat to medium and cook until cranberries pop.
    Remove spice bag and press cranberries with a spoon through a strainer.
    Discard skins. Return pulp to saucepan.
    Add sugar; boil until thick, about 10 minutes.
    Ladle into clean, hot pint jars.
    Wipe rims clean with a damp cloth; apply new lids and ring bands.
    Process in a simmering water bath for 10 minutes to seal.
    Remove from water bath; cool. Check seals, label and store in a cool, dark, dry place.
    Makes 2 pints.

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