Cranberry Conserve

Brighten up your holiday table with this luscious Cranberry Conserve—a vibrant, sweet-tart blend of fresh cranberries, juicy orange, and warm spices. Elevated with the natural sweetness of dried apricots, the crunch of chopped walnuts, and a hint of cinnamon and cloves, this conserve is the perfect balance of textures and flavors. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a quick 20-minute simmer, this versatile recipe comes together effortlessly. Whether you serve it as a festive side dish, a topping for yogurt or oatmeal, or as a sophisticated spread for bread and crackers, this Cranberry Conserve is sure to become a seasonal favorite. Bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, it’s a must-have addition to any holiday feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 12 ounces fresh cranberries
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup dried apricots
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the cranberries under cold water and pick out any spoiled or soft berries.

Step 2

Chop the dried apricots into small pieces and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, orange juice, and granulated sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries start to burst.

Step 5

Stir in the chopped dried apricots, chopped walnuts, orange zest, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves.

Step 6

Continue to cook for another 8–10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the conserve cool to room temperature. The mixture will thicken further as it cools.

Step 8

Transfer the cranberry conserve to a clean, airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to develop.

Step 9

Serve as a condiment with holiday meals, as a topping for yogurt or oatmeal, or as a spread for bread or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(989.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2011.0

Total Fat 79.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 10.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 333.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.1g	0%
Total Sugars 272.8g
Protein 25.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 187.2mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 2088.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.2%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 62.0%