Fresh Cherry Preserves

Yields Makes 2 cups
Take advantage of summer's cherry supply with this simple cherry preserves recipe.

Ingredients

 1 1/2 pounds fresh cherries, rinsed, pitted, and halved or very coarsely chopped
 1 cup sugar
 1 tablespoon lemon juice
 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories153
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.7g1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.6mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 38g14%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Protein 0.9g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

In a 3- to 4-quart pan, combine cherries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and cherries are juicy, about 10 minutes. Adjust heat to maintain a low simmer and stir occasionally until mixture has thickened, about 40 minutes.

Step 2
2

Stir in almond extract and pour preserves into a bowl. Chill, uncovered, until cold, about 4 hours. Cover and chill for up to 3 weeks.

Step 3
3

Nutritional analysis per 1/4 cup.

Ingredients

 1 1/2 pounds fresh cherries, rinsed, pitted, and halved or very coarsely chopped
 1 cup sugar
 1 tablespoon lemon juice
 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
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