In the realm of culinary delights, highbush cranberry jelly stands as a testament to the harmonious fusion of tartness and sweetness. This delectable treat, crafted with the vibrant berries of the highbush cranberry shrub, captures the essence of nature's bounty. As a versatile culinary companion, highbush cranberry jelly finds its place in a symphony of culinary creations, from classic PB&J sandwiches to elegant cheese platters. Its vivid hue and tantalizing flavor profile add a touch of sophistication to any occasion.
This article presents a curated collection of highbush cranberry jelly recipes, each offering a unique twist on this timeless classic. From the simplicity of a basic jelly recipe to the creative flair of a cranberry-orange marmalade, these recipes cater to a range of preferences and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, you'll find inspiration and guidance within these pages. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and embark on a delectable adventure as we explore the world of highbush cranberry jelly.
HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY JELLY RECIPE - (3.8/5)
Provided by á-646
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Wash and stem the berries and place in a saucepan with the water. Simmer, covered for 10 minutes or until all the berries have burst open. Strain out the juice and return juice to the saucepan. Add sugar and bring to a vigorous boil, stirring constantly for 5 minutes or until the mixture falls in a sheet from the spoon. Pour into sterilized jars and seal with paraffin.
HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY JAM
Although not true cranberries, highbush cranberries also have tart red fruits that can be used in cooking. This is a lovely spread with mouthwatering tangy flavor.-Evelyn Gebhardt, Kasilof, Alaska
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 3-4 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large covered kettle, simmer cranberries and water for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Press berries through a strainer; discard skins. Strain mixture through a double layer of cheesecloth (juice will drip through; discard or set aside for another use). Measure 6 cups of the pulp that remains in the cheesecloth and place in the kettle. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour into freezer containers. Cool. Refrigerate or freeze.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.
HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY JELLY WITH LIQUID PECTIN
Common in Western Canada, highbush cranberries are not technically cranberries, but are part of the honeysuckle family. While the small red berries are too tart to eat on their own, they do make a wonderful jelly. Use this recipe if you have a bush growing in your backyard.
Categories Preserving
Yield Makes 6 cups .
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- To prepare juice, crush cranberries in a Dutch oven; add water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Strain through a jelly bag.
- Measure 5 cups juice into a Dutch oven. Add sugar and mix well.
- Place Dutch oven over high heat and bring mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Immediately stir in Certo.
- Continue to stir over high heat until mixture returns to a full rolling boil. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim foam if necessary.
- Pour into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe jar rims thoroughly. Seal and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, 0 g fat, 0.2 g protein, 31.1 g carbohydrate, 1.1 g fibre, 4 mg sodium
HOLIDAY CRANBERRY JELLY
Spread some holiday cheer with this rosy pink cranberry jelly. -Nancy Davis, Tualatin, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 8 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine cranberry juice and sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly., Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Carefully ladle hot liquid into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY JELLY
High bush cranberries are not true cranberries, they are a shrubby plant with clusters of red berries that are quite acidic. This jelly is superb on toast, English muffins, with cream cheese or is also good with meat,poultry or fish. Please note that these berries smell like horrid stinky socks when the juice is being extracted from them, I like a well ventilated kitchen for this step. I also freeze the extracted juice before I make the jelly. It's convenient and it also seems to mellow the flavour.
Provided by AnnieCan
Categories Jellies
Time P1DT15m
Yield 6 8 ounce jars
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Simmer the berries in the water (watch that the ratio is 2 c berries to 3 c water) for 10 minutes. Boil Rapidly for 3-5 minutes.
- Strain the liquid through a jelly bag or cheese cloth lined sieve overnight. Do not squeeze the mixture or your jelly will be cloudy.
- For each cup of juice, add 2/3 c white sugar. Stir it up well.
- I used 5 cups of juice and 4 1/2 c sugar for my batch.
- Bring to 220-222 degrees on candy thermometer.
- Remove from heat, skim off any foam.
- Pour into sterile jars and put in 5 minute water bath.
- OR: Bring juice and sugar to a boil, boil hard for 1 minute. Turn off heat, add pectin, stir well. Skim, fill jars and place in water bath 5 minutes.
- Enjoy your jelly!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.6, Sodium 3, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 23.5, Protein 0.1
FAMOUS HIGHBUSH CRANBERRY JELLY
Make and share this Famous Highbush Cranberry Jelly recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Joanie Grow
Categories Jellies
Time 40m
Yield 8 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring the berries and water to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Crush the berries or put through a food mill.
- Strain the juice in a cheesecloth-lined sieve.
- Add any additional water if need to bring the juice up to 5 cups.
- Bring the juice and sugar up to a boil.
- Add the margarine, then the liquid pectin.
- Bring back to a boil, stirring constantly boil hard for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat.
- Skim foam from surface and pour into sterile pint jars and seal.
- Process in boiling water bath for 5 minutes.
- NOTE: Highbush cranberries are a fruit of the honeysuckle, and completely different fruit than the lowbush or commercial cranberry.
- Highbush cranberries grow on a shrub with pointed leaves whereas cranberries grow on a vine with oval leaves.
- Highbush cranberries have a single seed, which needs to be removed.
- If you have ever smelled something reminiscent of stinky socks on a stroll through the bush, you are likely very close to a good patch of highbush cranberries.
- The seeded pulp of the highbush cranberry can be used interchangeably with the pulp of the regular cranberry in any recipe.
CERTO® CRANBERRY JAM
Fresh cranberries, sugar and fruit pectin are cooked briefly, then processed in a canner for scrumptious homemade jam.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 45m
Yield Makes about 10 (1-cup) jars or 160 servings, 1 Tbsp. each.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
- Place cranberries and water in large saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 min. Press through a sieve, if desired. Measure exactly 7-1/2 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot.
- Stir sugar into prepared fruit in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
- Ladle quickly into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 0 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe and fresh highbush cranberries: Avoid cranberries that are soft, bruised, or have any signs of mold. Look for plump and firm berries.
- Prepare your cranberries properly: Rinse the cranberries thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or debris. Remove any stems or leaves.
- Use a food processor to grind the cranberries: This will help release the pectin, which is essential for thickening the jelly. You can also use a blender if you don't have a food processor.
- Cook the cranberries over medium heat: Bring the cranberries to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes. This will help extract the flavor and color from the berries.
- Add sugar gradually: Add the sugar to the cranberries a little at a time, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. The amount of sugar you need will depend on the desired sweetness of the jelly.
- Use a candy thermometer to test the jelly: The jelly is ready when it reaches 220 degrees Fahrenheit (105 degrees Celsius). If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can do the cold plate test. Place a small amount of jelly on a cold plate and let it cool for a few minutes. If the jelly wrinkles when you push it with your finger, it is ready.
- Process the jelly in a water bath: This will help to seal the jars and prevent spoilage. Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Conclusion:
Highbush cranberry jelly is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed on toast, crackers, or as a glaze for poultry and meat. It is also a great way to preserve the harvest of fresh cranberries. By following these tips, you can make sure that your highbush cranberry jelly turns out perfectly every time.
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