Cranberry Orange Jelly
Flavor Profile
A tangy blend of tart cranberries, zest of grated orange peel, and piquant spices create this colorful and delicious country-style jelly. The abundantly sweet and tart cranberry is combined with zesty orange for a spread unlike any you may have tasted before. Merry, bright, and full of festive flavors, this jelly gets a dose of holiday cheer from citrusy orange zest and warm spices.
Fat-Free, Saturated Fat-Free, Cholesterol-Free, and Sodium-Free
Pairs well with Sangiovese, Nebbiolo, Barbera, Beaujolais, red Burgundy, Casalone Mariposa Brachetto, Muscat, Côtes du Rhône, Viognier, Riesling, Ugni Blanc, Arneis, Merlot, Rosé Champagnes, Sémillon, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Colombard, Orange Muscat, Champagne, Cava, Cointreau, Vidal Icewine, Moscato d’Asti, and Tempranillo, and sparkling reds can also be terrific
Suggestions for Uses
Add to pan gravy to make Thanksgiving leftovers sing
Add it to your tenderloin and wrap it in bacon
Add a teaspoon to your holiday brunch mimosa or New Year champagne
Top pancakes and waffles with it
Use it as filling in Pear Cranberry Pie or Cranberry Orange Scones
Serve it on a cheese platter. It’s delicious with crackers and goat cheese
Perfect in a leftover turkey sandwich the next day
Besides turkey, cranberry sauce pairs well with roast chicken, ham, or pork chops
Tangy tart addition to a holiday brunch buffet
A wonderful surprise bite inside a mini corn muffin. Use any cornbread recipe, fill each muffin tin halfway, add a dab of the preserves and fill the rest of the way. Bake as usual.
Make Cranberry Orange Rugelach
Add to Sage Sausage Stuffing, cornbread, and challah stuffing with dried fruit, nuts, and apples
Top your potato latkes with cranberry preserves, instead of just applesauce or sour cream.
Make Cranberry Crostini
Prepare a cheese and charcuterie platter using cranberry preserves as one of the spreads.
Top scones or English muffins
Over cream cheese on crackers
Baste on grilled or roasted poultry
Serve with roasted vegetables
Good baked on top of a shortbread crust with a crumble topping
Great in a tartine with Fromage blanc & sliced ham
Swirl into a muffin or quick bread batter before baking
Top yogurt
Great as a dip or a glaze for your Thanksgiving turkey
