Cranberry Conserve

 I made this on Thanksgiving. I was instantly excited when I saw the colors. It is so pretty. And perfect for the holidays. I could not get a good picture that I felt showed how lovely it looked. I'm still a camera novice.

Ingredients:
4 cups fresh cranberries
1 1/2 cup water
3 cup sugar
1 cup crushed pineapple (7 or 8 oz can), undrained
1/2 cup golden raisins (I just had regular raisins)
1 seedless orange, washed and chopped, including the rind
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts

Directions:

1. Combine cranberries and water in a medium to large saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-8 minutes or until the berries pop and are tender.

2. Stir in the sugar, crushed pineapple with juice, raisins, and chopped orange with orange peel. (I zested the orange peel and chopped the orange sections.)
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the nuts.
5. Place in serving dish while still hot. Cool, cover and refrigerate.  
6. Insist that your husband come in to admire it's beauty. Bonus points for you if he comes without looking at you like your crazy.