Kathryn K. Blue, Anthony Dias Blue

Cranberry Jelly

Preparation info
  • Makes

    1

    cup
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Thanksgiving Dinner: Recipes, Techniques, and Tips for America's Favorite Celebration
Thanksgiving Dinner

By Anthony Dias Blue and Kathryn K. Blue

Published 1994

  • About

This is a concentrated and intensely flavored natural jelly. Instead of using a jar or other container in step 3, a mold can be used. This makes for a decorative presentation at the holiday table.

Ingredients

  • Two 12-ounce packages (6 cups) fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 3

Method

  1. In a 3-quart saucepan, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring to mix thoroughly. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.

  2. Line a fine sieve with a double layer of well-rinsed cheesecloth and place over a 2-quart saucepan. Strain the mixture using the back of a ladle to squeeze the juice from the solids. Gather the corners of the clo