APRICOT & MARASCHINO CHERRY PRESERVES

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This chunky spread is so colorful and festive--like fruitcake in a jar! The maraschino cherries, canned pineapple and dried apricots are fruits that are readily available year-round.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h10m

Yield 5 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-2/3 cups water
2 cups dried apricots or dried peaches, halved
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
2-1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 jar (6 ounces) red maraschino cherries, halved and patted dry
1 jar (6 ounces) green maraschino cherries, halved and patted dry

Steps:

  • Place water and apricots in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated. Stir in pineapple, sugar and lemon juice. Cook and stir 35-40 minutes or until thickened., Using a potato masher, mash fruit. Add cherries; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; skim off foam if necessary. Carefully ladle hot mixture into five hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts :

Omar Ali
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These preserves are a great way to use up fresh apricots and cherries. They're also a great way to add some sweetness to your breakfast or snack time. I like to spread them on toast or crackers, but they would also be good on yogurt or ice cream.


qasim Jani
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I made these preserves for the first time last week and they were a huge hit with my family and friends. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of apricots and cherries, and the preserves are the perfect sweetness. I'v


Owais Jaan
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These preserves are a great way to preserve the summer harvest. They're also a great way to add some sweetness to your winter meals. I like to use them in pies, tarts, and even cocktails.


Denise
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I've made these preserves several times and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of apricots and cherries, and the preserves are the perfect sweetness. I've even used them to make pies a


Olyad Oli
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These preserves are a great way to use up fresh apricots and cherries. They're also a great way to add some sweetness to your breakfast or snack time. I like to spread them on toast or crackers, but they would also be good on yogurt or ice cream.


Fatema Akter Mitu
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I made these preserves for the first time last week and they were a huge hit with my family and friends. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of apricots and cherries, and the preserves are the perfect sweetness. I'v


Craig Wayland
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These preserves are a great way to preserve the summer harvest. They're also a great way to add some sweetness to your winter meals. I like to use them in pies, tarts, and even cocktails.


MdBaijid Khan
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I've made these preserves several times and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of apricots and cherries, and the preserves are the perfect sweetness. I've even used them to make pies a


Esayas Desta
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These preserves are a great way to use up fresh apricots and cherries. They're also a great way to add some sweetness to your breakfast or snack time. I like to spread them on toast or crackers, but they would also be good on yogurt or ice cream.


Ras Tiicha
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I made these preserves for the first time last week and they were a huge hit with my family and friends. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of apricots and cherries, and the preserves are the perfect sweetness. I'v


Pritom Deb Nath
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These preserves are a great way to preserve the summer harvest. They're also a great way to add some sweetness to your winter meals. I like to use them in pies, tarts, and even cocktails.


Phoenix Godsey
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I've made these preserves several times and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of apricots and cherries, and the preserves are the perfect sweetness. I've even used them to make pies a


HAMIDI SABRINA ARMY
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These preserves are a great way to use up fresh apricots and cherries. They're also a great way to add some sweetness to your breakfast or snack time. I like to spread them on toast or crackers, but they would also be good on yogurt or ice cream.


Abba Emmanuel Skyb
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I made these preserves for the first time last week and they were a huge hit with my family and friends. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of apricots and cherries, and the preserves are the perfect sweetness. I'v


Daren Almamari
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These preserves are a great way to preserve the summer harvest. They're also a great way to add some sweetness to your winter meals. I like to use them in pies, tarts, and even cocktails.


Alaysha Gaston
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I've made these preserves several times and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of apricots and cherries, and the preserves are the perfect sweetness. I've even used them to make pies a


Robert Kibet
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These preserves are a great way to use up fresh apricots and cherries. They're also a great way to add some sweetness to your breakfast or snack time. I like to spread them on toast or crackers, but they would also be good on yogurt or ice cream.


Oscar Paton
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I made these preserves for the first time last year and they were a huge hit with my family and friends. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of apricots and cherries, and the preserves are the perfect sweetness. I'v


TDS Gaming04
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These preserves are absolutely delicious! I made them last week and have been enjoying them on toast and crackers ever since. The apricots and cherries are a perfect combination, and the preserves are not too sweet or tart. I will definitely be makin