Salsas
Spicy Cranberry Salsa
A ruby cranberry salsa with red onion, Serrano heat, cider vinegar, honey, and sugar.

Gather
Ingredients
- 6 cups chopped red onion
- 4 large Serrano peppers, finely chopped
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 1-1/2 cups cider vinegar (5% acidity)
- 1 tablespoon canning salt
- 1-1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons clover honey
- 12 cups fresh whole cranberries
Preserve
Instructions
- 01
Prepare hot jars, lids, produce, and peppers safely.
- 02
Transfer every ingredient other than the cranberries to a large Dutch oven. Heat to boiling, then keep at a gentle boil for 5 minutes.
- 03
Add cranberries and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 04
Fill hot half-pint or pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Remove bubbles, wipe rims, and apply lids.
- 05
In a boiling-water canner, process 10 minutes (base time). Cool and check seals.
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