Ingredients

  • 1 (12-ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup ruby port
  • 1 medium navel orange, unpeeled chopped
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 1/4 cup dried cherries
  • 1/4 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 2 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger

Method

  • Combine cranberries, sugar, and port in heavy large saucepan.
  • Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; add chopped orange and grated ginger and simmer until cranberries burst and mixture thickens slightly, about 15 minutes.
  • Mix in dried cherries and blueberries.
  • Cool fall berry conserve completely.
  • Stir in pecans and candied ginger.
  • (Can be prepared 3 days ahead.
  • Cover tightly and refrigerate.)