Holiday Fruit Preserves

Submitted by Nymphadora

"I saw Anna Olson do this on CityLine and had to give it a try. I think I have the spices down correct. It's what I used, anyway. The final product is so pretty in the jars! Perfect for gift giving!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 8 cups

ingredients

• 4 cups ripe peeled and diced bartlett pears
• 3 cups cranberries (or frozen )
• 2 cups raspberries (or frozen )
• 2 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 2⁄3 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 4 tablespoons orange liqueur

directions

1. Prepare jars for canning.
2. Bring all ingredients up to a simmer in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepot, stirring often.
3. Simmer for about 15 minutes, until pears are tender and cranberries have popped.
4. Pack into sterilized jars and seal.