Recipe for Cranberry Ketchup

Cranberry Ketchup

Ingredients

.....1 (12 ounce) bag whole cranberries (3 1/2 cups)
.....2 large onions, finely chopped (2 1/2 cups)
.....1 cup white wine vinegar
.....2 medium garlic cloves, minced
.....1 tablespoon ground allspice
.....1 teaspoon salt
.....2/3 cup sugar

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, combine 2/3 cup water with cranberries, onions, vinegar, garlic, allspice and salt. Bring to a simmer over moderately low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until thick and pulpy, about 20 minutes. Stir in sugar, return to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes longer. Let cool for 30 minutes.

Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree, then strain into a glass measure. Pour the ketchup into glass bottles.

The ketchup will keep refrigerated for up to 2 months.

Yield: 1 1/2 pints