Sweet and Savory Cranberry Conserva

Name: Sweet and Savory Cranberry Conserva
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 large shallot, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon ground fennel; 1 pound fresh cranberries; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; Kosher salt; Pepper

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This simple cranberry sauce is sweet-tart and completely addictive, thanks to the tangy rice vinegar and brown sugar. Slideshow: More Cranberry Recipes

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Justin Chapple

Updated on November 1, 2015

Sweet and Savory Cranberry Conserva — This simple cranberry sauce is sweet-tart and completely addictive, thanks to the tangy rice vinegar and brown sugar. Photo: Abby Hocking

Total Time:

30 mins

Yield:

3 cups

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground fennel
1 pound fresh cranberries
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Kosher salt
Pepper

Directions

In a medium saucepan, heat the oil. Add the shallot, garlic and fennel and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, 3 minutes. Add 1/3 cup of water, the cranberries, sugar, vinegar and mustards and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries are coated in a thick sauce, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Scrape into a bowl and let cool; serve.

Make Ahead

The conserva can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.