Pearl Onion & Cranberry Conserve Recipe

Name: Pearl Onion & Cranberry Conserve
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. + 1 tsp. firmly packed brown sugar; 1 c. water; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 Tbls. chopped fresh ginger; 1 tsp. grated lemon peel; 1 10-ounce basket pearl onions (or use frozen); 2 1/2 Tbls. unsalted butter; 1/8 tsp. salt; 1/4 c. dried currents; 3 Tbls. Madeira wine (or whatever red wine you have around); 1 tsp. red wine vinegar; 2 c. fresh cranberries

Servings: persons

1 c. + 1 tsp. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. water
2 cinnamon sticks
2 Tbls. chopped fresh ginger
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 10-ounce basket pearl onions (or use frozen)
2 1/2 Tbls. unsalted butter
1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 c. dried currents
3 Tbls. Madeira wine (or whatever red wine you have around)
1 tsp. red wine vinegar
2 c. fresh cranberries

1
Combine 1 cup sugar, water, cinnamon, ginger, and lemon peel in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until liquids become syrupy, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
2
If using fresh onions, blanch in medium pot of boiling water 4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Peel onions. Omit this step if using frozen onions.
3
Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and saute until beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Mix in salt and remaining 1 tsp. sugar. Add currents and stir 2 minutes. Add Madeira and vinegar and stir 1 minute longer. Add sugar mixture and 1 cup cranberries and cook 5 minutes, stirring often. Mix in 1 cup cranberries; cook until thickened, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
4
Discard cinnamon.
5
Cover and chill.
6
Let stand 30 minutes before serving.

850

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. + 1 tsp. firmly packed brown sugar, 1 c. water, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 Tbls. chopped fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Pearl Onion & Cranberry Conserve falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pearl Onion & Cranberry Conserve

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