Brandied Cranberry Oranges |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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Ingredients:
6 blood or navel oranges |
2 (12-ounce) packages fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed |
3 cups sugar |
1 cup orange juice |
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons brandy (optional) |
Directions:
1. Peel oranges, if desired. Cut oranges into 1/8-inch slices, discarding ends. Cut slices into quarters.
2. Layer one-third of orange slices, one-third of cranberries, and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl. Repeat procedure twice with remaining fruit and sugar. Cover and let stand 8 hours.
3. Bring orange mixture and orange juice to a boil in a Dutch oven; boil, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Pack hot fruit into jars, filling to 1/2 inch from top. Add 2 tablespoons brandy to each jar, if desired. Cover fruit with boiling syrup, filling to 1/2 inch from top. Remove air bubbles; wipe jar rims. Cover at once with metal lids; screw on bands.
4. Process in boiling water bath 15 minutes.
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