Spiced Cranberry Preserves
4 c. fresh or frozen cranberries
1 large apple, peeled, cored, and diced
1 large pear, peeled, cored, and diced
1/2 c. golden raisins
1 c. sugar
1 T. grated orange rind
1/2 c. orange juice
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/3 c. orange liqueur
Combine cranberries, apple, pear, raisins, sugar, orange rind, orange juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large stainless steel or enamel saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat and boil gently, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in liqueur.
Ladle preserves into prepared jars to within 1/2 inch of rim. Process 10 minutes for half-pint jars and 15 minutes for pint jars.
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