Cranberry, Dried Cherry, and Almond Conserve

• 3 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
• 1 12 cups water
• 34 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 star anise pods (or 1 tsp. seeds in a tea infuser)
• 2 inches piece gingerroot, peeled & minced (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
• 12 cup dried cherries
• 12 cup dried cranberries
• 23 cup chopped almonds

1. In saucepan, combine cranberries, water, honey, lemon, anise, and ginger; bring to a boil (med-hi heat); reduce to low & simmer uncovered for five minutes.
2. Add dried fruits and simmer five more minutes (stirring occasionally).
3. Remove anise pods or tea infuser (discard).
4. Remove from heat and stir in the almonds.
5. Ladle into HOT jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace; seal with lids & rings, process in a hot-water bath for 10 minutes.

cranberries, water, honey, lemon juice, anise pods, gingerroot, cherries, cranberries, almonds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cranberry-dried-cherry-and-almond-conserve-269791 (may not work)