Apricot-Cranberry Conserve

This is the best for all holiday celebrations. All of the flavors compliment each other. Lovely and impressive served in a cut-glass dish.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 9
• Yields: 2 1/4 cups

Ingredients

• 1  cup water
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  bag fresh cranberries
• 3⁄4 cup  dried apricot, snipped
• 1⁄3 cup orange marmalade
•  orange zest, , if desired (to garnish)

Directions

1. Combine sugar and water.
2. Bring to boiling until sugar disolves.
3. Boil quickly for 5 minutes.
4. Lower heat to medium; add cranberries and boil for another 3-4 minutes, or until berries pop, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in apricots and marmalade.
6. Remove from heat.
7. You may add a small amount of water, if necessary, to reach desired consistency.
8. Serve warm or chilled.