Raspberry Cranberry Dessert Preserves
Capture the vibrant flavors of berry season with these luscious Raspberry Cranberry Dessert Preserves. A delightful blend of tart cranberries and sweet raspberries, this easy-to-make recipe is perfectly balanced with a splash of lemon juice and a touch of vanilla for a warm, aromatic finish. Ready in just over half an hour, these jewel-toned preserves are ideal for spreading on toast, topping desserts, or gifting in decorative jars. Whether you opt for fresh or frozen cranberries, the natural pectin creates a beautifully thick texture without the need for additional thickeners. Discover the joy of homemade preserves with this versatile recipe that’s bursting with fruity goodness and made to brighten any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1.5 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 cups water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Rinse the raspberries and cranberries thoroughly under cool water. Drain and set aside.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the cranberries and water. Place over medium heat and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have burst.
Add the raspberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
Continue cooking the mixture on medium heat, stirring frequently, for another 10-15 minutes, or until the mixture thickens. Use the back of a spoon to gently mash the raspberries and any remaining whole cranberries to your desired texture.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Allow the preserves to cool for 10 minutes before transferring them to sterilized glass jars.
Seal the jars and let them cool completely to room temperature. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or process the jars in a water bath canner for long-term storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2183 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.9 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 566.5 g | 206% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 524.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 621 mg | 13% | |
*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.
