Recipes

[luvmybichon]

I know everyone probably already has a menu set for Thanksgiving, but thought I would share this one just in case. The is a recipe from Emeril Lagasse. I watched him make it probably 5 years ago and have been making it ever since. It is so good. I add cinnamon to mine, because I like cinnamon in it. I would say about a teaspoon. I also use an immersion blender on mine before adding the pecans. I like it just a little smoother.

Cranberry Conserve
Ingredients
1 pound fresh cranberries
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 whole orange, seeds removed, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup peeled and chopped apple
1 cup peeled and chopped pear
1 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Directions
In a medium heavy saucepan combine cranberries and water and cook until berries burst, about 10 minutes. Add all other ingredients except pecans and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens, about 25 minutes. Add nuts, stir to combine, and allow to cool. Transfer to a nonreactive bowl or jar and refrigerate, covered, for up to 2 weeks. Conserve may also be frozen in plastic food storage bags for up to 1 year. Alternatively, you can process hot mixture in sterilized jars and keep in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.