Wisconsin Cranberry and Kumquat Salsa

Debber's Note:

Not only is Wisconsin a leader in the production of cheese, we're also famous for our huge cranberry bogs in the central part of the state. Here is a recipe that takes advantage of the fall harvest. Use this with leftover turkey--whip up some fajitas!

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 48

Yield: 3.0 half-pi ...

• 6 ounces kumquats
• 1 onion , peeled & chopped
• 4 garlic cloves , peeled & crushed
• 2 mandarin oranges, juice of
• 1 lb cranberries (fresh or frozen)
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 green chili pepper (seeded & chopped) (optional)
• salt & pepper , to taste

Directions:

1. Halve the kumquats, discard seeds, quarter the fruits.
2. Put 'quats, onion, garlic, berries and o.j. in a sauce-pan; half cover the pot, simmer until berries pop.
3. Stir in the sugar and chilies (if used).
4. Once sugar is dissolved, bring mixture to a boil; boil until mixture thickens.
5. Remove pan from heat; spoon salsa into hot jars, seal with two-part lids.
6. Process jars in a boiling-water bath for 15 minutes (at sea level).
7. Label, store in cool, dark place; use within 12-15 months.
8. FOR SHORTER STORAGE: spoon into jars, cool completely, refrigerate.
9. IDEA: use smaller decorative jars, add to a gift basket with other kitchen preserves. YUMMY!

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

I'm big on sharing around the neighborhood & with other friends, so happily made a full batch of this salsa, then contained it in the smaller jars for gifting, but not before I set aside 3 of them just for the 2 of us here! VERY, VERY NICE TASTING FLAVOR COMBO, even if it did leave out the green chili! Another winning keeper of a recipe ~ We're so glad you posted it! [Made & reviewed in Healthy Choices ABC tag]