Cranberry Maple Conserve
Brighten your holiday table with this irresistibly sweet and tangy Cranberry Maple Conserve! Bursting with the vibrant flavor of fresh cranberries and the rich sweetness of pure maple syrup, this recipe is perfectly balanced with citrusy orange juice, fragrant orange zest, and the warming spice of a cinnamon stick. A hint of fresh grated ginger adds subtle zest, while the optional chopped pecans bring delightful texture and nuttiness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy homemade conserve is a versatile addition to your kitchen repertoire—spread it on toast, pair it with cheese and crackers, or use it as a flavorful topping for roasted meats. With its natural sweetness and festive hues, this conserve is a must-have for holiday entertaining or as a thoughtful edible gift.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh cranberries
- 0.75 cup pure maple syrup
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the cranberries thoroughly and discard any soft or damaged ones.
In a medium saucepan, combine the maple syrup, orange juice, water, orange zest, grated ginger, and the cinnamon stick.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Once simmering, add the cranberries to the saucepan and cook for about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally and watch as the cranberries begin to burst and the mixture thickens.
If using pecans, stir them in during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Remove the saucepan from the heat once the conserve has reached your desired consistency. It will thicken further as it cools.
Discard the cinnamon stick and let the conserve cool to room temperature.
Transfer the cranberry maple conserve to a clean glass jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.3 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 34 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 218.4 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.9 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 146.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1365 mg | 29% | |
*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.
