Cranberry Catsup
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Course : Condiments
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4 - 6
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   4      cups          fresh cranberries -- 1 pound
   2      cups          finely chopped onion
   2      cups          water
   4      cups          sugar
   2      cups          white vinegar
   1      tablespoon    salt
   1      tablespoon    ground cinnamon
   1      tablespoon    ground allspice
   1      tablespoon    celery seed
   2      teaspoons     ground cloves
   1      teaspoon      pepper
 

Preparation:

In 3-quart Dutch oven or saucepan combine cranberries, onion, and water. Bring to boiling. Cover Simmer till berries are easily mashed, about 10 minutes. Puree cranberry mixture in blender or push through sieve. In Dutch oven or saucepan combine cranberry puree, sugar, vinegar, salt, cinnamon, allspice, celery seed, cloves, and pepper. Bring to boiling. Boil gently, uncovered, till mixture is the consistency of catsup, 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Catsup will thicken on cooling.) Remove from heat; skim off foam with metal spoon. Ladle hot catsup into hot, clean pint jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Adjust lids. Process in boiling water bath 5 minutes. (Start timing when water returns to boiling.) Makes 2 pints relish.