Donna's Corn Free Canned Cranberry Salsa

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Bell peppers are milder and lower in calories.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

Minced up bell peppers, jalapenos, and poblano.

Chop red onion and cranberries.

Combine jalapenos, poblano, red onion, and bell pepper in a pot.

Add 1 tablespoon of canning salt to the mixture.

Stir in 2 cups of pure cane sugar.

Add 2 cups of apple cider vinegar and 2 cups of water to the pot.

Cook the mixture on the stove for 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, add the fresh cranberries to the pot.

Let the mixture cook for an additional 20 minutes.

Prepare canning jars by ensuring they are hot and ready.

Fill the jars with the salsa, leaving at least an inch of headspace.

Use a wooden wand to remove any air pockets from the jars.

Wipe the rims of the jars with a damp cloth.

Place lids on the jars hand tight.

Process the jars in a water bath canner for 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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