- Canning Jar Set: A set of jars suitable for canning various fruits and preserves, including cranberry conserve.
- Hand Mixer: For efficiently mixing ingredients together when preparing the conserve's filling or glaze.
- Digital Scales: Precision is key in recipes, especially when measuring ingredients for consistent results.
- Juicer: While not directly used in conserve preparation, it could be handy for extracting apple juice or pulp from apples.
- Cutting Board: A basic but essential tool for any cooking process, including preparation of ingredients.
- Strainer: Useful if you need to strain out the cranberries or apple pieces before cooking, though optional for this conserve recipe.
- Measuring Cup and Spoon Set: For accurate measurement of ingredients in cups or teaspoons, crucial for recipe success.
- Pot: Essential cookware for simmering and combining the conserve's ingredients. A Dutch oven or similar saucepan works well.
- Jar Lifter: Although optional, a jar lifter can make the process of filling and sealing jars with hot conserve safer.
- Oven Thermometer: While not directly used in the recipe, having an accurate oven thermometer can help when baking or drying components for conserve.
1 1/2 cups water
3 cups turbinado sugar such as Sugar in the Raw
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3 (12-oz) bags fresh cranberries (2 1/4 lb; about 11 cups)
3 Gala or Pink Lady apples
2 cups walnuts (6 oz), toasted, cooled, and broken into small pieces
2 tablespoons Calvados or brandy
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