Orange/Cranberry Preserves

**LOWER SUGAR OPTION**

A classic flavor combination, with a whole new twist!!

The origin of this flavor, like so many others, began in my kitchen.  Every year, when I make my fresh cranberry sauce, I take those whole, luscious cranberries, and I begin adding things — usually whatever inspired me while shopping.  Last year, along with the cranberries, I added strawberries, pears, and oranges, with just a touch of vanilla; and it was AMAZING!!

So I figured — ‘Why not’?  And so here you go… less like a sauce, more like preserves; and the flavor is out of this world!

Now, a note about the preserves — for this one, and the Lemon Pear Jam, I didn’t use any pectin; in this one, all of the gelling comes from the cranberries, and the sugar has been DRASTICALLY reduced for this preserve, so you will notice a softer set with these preserves, versus others you may get from me.  It will set — I’ll just take it’s sweet time getting there; yet it won’t be as firm as other preserves or jams that you get from this site — that is the price of reducing the sugar; sugar is a required part of the jelling process… take too much of it away, and it will affect the final result.  So, those of you looking for a flavor that is LOW SUGAR — THIS IS THE ONE FOR YOU!!  If you want a firmer set sooner, then just store it in the refrigerator and you see a firmer set within 24 hours.

In the hopes of getting feedback from my customers, I am offering both the Lemon Pear Jam, and the Orange/Cranberry Preserves at a discounted rate.  So, if you’re looking for a lower sugar option, try one or both of them, and let me know what you think!  😀

Enjoy!!