Cranberry Relish

This makes about 1½ lbs, filling about 10% more jars than 24oz capacity. It is probably best made a day or two in advance so that the spice flavour can develop. See the accompanying page for a recipe for mixed spice.

• Put everything in a pan over a moderate heat;
• Stir until the sugar dissolves;
• Bring to boil;
• Simmer gently for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally;
• Aim to burst every berry without mashing them up too much;
• Store in clean dry jars as for jam;
• Freeze if desired, though it is so easy perhaps freeze the berries until needed.
• Can boil jars 10mins, pour water over lids, dry in 200F/110C oven.