Each year around this time I share my recipe for CRANBERRY CHUTNEY. And each year at least one person says "This is now a "must have" on my family table!". I have been making it for almost 50 years. The holidays would not be complete without it.
You can always find this under my RECIPES tab above, but just to make it easy, here you go:
CRANBERRY CHUTNEY
Barbara Black
1 bag fresh cranberries, 12-16 oz 1 cup water
1 cup sugar, can be less 1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup brown sugar, can be less 1 cup apple, chopped
1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 t cinnamon 1/2 -1 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 t ginger
1/2 t cloves
1/4 t allspice
Simmer cranberries, sugars, raisins, spices, and 1 cup water uncovered in 2 quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until juice is released from berries, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer uncovered until thick, about 15 minutes. Refrigerate covered or freeze.
Batch can be doubled--use large saucepan. NOTE: I always double this--DO NOT DOUBLE THE SUGARS. Keep extra in the freezer. This will last from Thanksgiving until Christmas. I buy fresh cranberries in early November and freeze them for later use.
Over the years, I've made a few changes, the best being to reduce the amount of sugar. I doubled the recipe and FORGOT to double the sugar, and it was BETTER!
About 10 years ago I added chopped pecans and that was a huge hit at my house, kind of makes it more "Southern". The kitchen smells amazing while this is cooking, puts you in the mood for holiday food.
People who don't like cranberry sauce like this, and I am always asked for the recipe--now I can direct folks here. You can save it to your Pinterest Boards too--see on the right side.
And your house will smell scrumptious while it's cooking:
Currently, I am "on sabbatical"--meaning I am home until mid-March 2026. That gives me time to get lots done AND teach a few LOCAL CLASSES. These are classes I teach all over the country and LOCAL FOLKS have been asking for a chance to take them here at home.
This is the ONLY TIME in 2026 these classes will be available.
THE VILLAGE, AKA QUILTERS SCRAP HOUSES:
January 23, 2026, 10-4, Southern Charm Quilting. Register online here: SOUTHERN CHARM QUILTING
Take one of Barbara Black's most popular classes she teaches all over the country. Create your own neighborhood with houses, trees and stars. Learn paper-piecing for the Quilters Scrap Houses and Trees, and to quickly make Tiny Stars with points that don’t have to meet. Looking for a group project everyone will love? This is it! Sample is about 52”--you decide how large your neighborhood grows. The Class fee includes a detailed pattern, paper piecing patterns to use in class and patterns to make more copies for your personal use.
CHARMING SAMPLER:
March 5, 2026, 10-4, Southern Charm Quilting. Register online here: SOUTHERN CHARM QUILTING
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| 1800's reproduction fabrics |
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| KAFFE CHARMING, contemporary fabrics |
Now is your opportunity to take this very popular class Barbara Black teaches all over the country. Learn a variety of blocks in a small size, making them fast and fun! You will learn tricks that will improve all your quiltmaking going forward. Guaranteed to teach you a few things you don't already know. Class fee includes detailed pattern, paper piecing patterns to use in class and patterns to use later for your personal use to complete the quilt.
I hope to see you in these classes. They always fill when I teach them away from home. Don't miss your chance to join me for great classes AND sleep in your own bed.
And Happy Thanksgiving to all! There is always a reason to give thanks.
Let's quilt.
Barbara
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