Can It Up: Fresh and Dried Cranberry Salsa

Posted on 14 November 2012

Can It Up: Fresh and Dried Cranberry Salsa

I am a bundle of nerves.

We are in the midst of our move (as in, the movers are literally packing up the truck right now while I stay out of their way in the basement) and I have eczema. Bad. I assume it’s from the dust mites that are getting kicked up from the boxes and furniture.

Don’t get me wrong. I’m very happy to return to the Bay Area. I’m even happier that we get to move back into our house. I’ve vowed — but hope that I won’t be held to it — that I am going to die in Belmont, which I once said that I would never do. It’s this in-between stage that makes me anxious.

Can It Up: Fresh and Dried Cranberry Salsa

This move is also very different from the last. Last time, we were responsible for almost nothing. Our belongings were moved for us; the cars were moved for us; the dogs were moved for us. We flew out on a plane. It was as seamless as a move could be.

This time, the dogs, Matt, and I are road-tripping back. I can’t wait to get on the road. I’ve driven this route only once before and am delighted to share it with Matt this time.

I can hear Olive panting in the next room. I’d like to think that she’s as antsy to get back to California as I am.

Can It Up: Fresh and Dried Cranberry Salsa

One benefit of the lucky timing of our move is that we will be able to spend Thanksgiving with some friends. He usually deep-fries a turkey for our annual gathering; last year, she went pumpkin-dessert crazy. This year will be smaller, but certainly more memorable.

One of my contributions to the meal will be this alternative to the traditional canned cranberry sauce that graces (?) many Thanksgiving tables. It’s really sour (yum) and provides a sharp contrast to the classic sweet holiday dishes. It can also be served with a soft cheese platter before dinner to whet the appetite.

As if Thanksgiving appetites need to be whetted.

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Can It Up: Fresh and Dried Cranberry Salsa

Fresh and Dried Cranberry Salsa

Yield: 5 4-ounce jars

Ingredients

2 cup fresh or frzone cranberries, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 chopped red onions
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 tablespoons liquid honey
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon pickling salt
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes

Instructions

Combine cranberries, onion, parsley, honey, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper flakes in a medium stainless steel or enamel saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat and boil gently, uncovered, for about 10 minutes or until mixture is thickened, stirring frequently.
Process 20 minutes in half-pint jars.
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From The Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving


7 responses to Can It Up: Fresh and Dried Cranberry Salsa

  • Xena says:

    Love the color and that sounds good. Have a fun road trip. I am sure the dogs prefer traveling and seeing the world with you and Matt. 🙂

    • allfourburners says:

      Xena, ha! The dogs saw mostly the inside of the car as we raced to California. They adjusted fairly well.

  • Thanks for turning me on to cranberries. I have never worked with fresh ones before! Just got my cranberry orange preserve post up today. Your salsa sounds awesome. Now that I’ve crossed over to the dark side, I’m excited to try some other cranberry recipes.

    Hope the move went well and had a nice holiday. 😉

    • allfourburners says:

      Gloria, I adore the combination of cranberry and orange! I wonder how a bit of orange liqueur would amplify the flavor?

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