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Homemade Canned Cranberries

Equipment

  • zester or fine grater
  • citrus juicer/reamer
  • water bath canner
  • canning jars
  • food mill

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs fresh cranberries
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1 orange zest and juice
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  • Zest and juice one orange
  • Using a large saucepan, bring orange zest, juice and water to a boil
  • Add cranberries, reduce heat and simmer until berries pop open, about 10 minutes
  • Process berry mixture through a food mill. You can use a standard foley mill, but we prefer the food mill attachment for our Kitchen Aid mixer.
  • Return cranberry mixture to saucepan, and bring to a boil stirring to avoid scorching.
  • Add sugar and return to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Process in a water bath canner for 15 minutes