Best 2 Black Forest Preserves Recipes
Black forest preserves is a mouthwatering treat that is relished for its rich, chocolatey flavor and distinct aroma. Originating from the Black Forest region of Germany, this delectable preserve combines the tanginess of cherries and the sweetness of chocolate, resulting in a perfect balance of flavors. Whether you desire a traditional recipe or a more contemporary twist, here we present a collection of some of the finest black forest preserves recipes to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your culinary skills.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
BLACK FOREST PRESERVES
I was looking for Cherry Jam recipes when I stumbled upon this heavenly recipe! I knew the minute I read the recipe, I had to make some! I can see this spread between cake layers or warmed and spread on chocolate waffles with a dollop of homemade whipped cream. This recipe is indescribably good!! It has some real "wow"...
Provided by Diane Atherton
Categories Jams & Jellies
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Start by sterilizing jars and lids. This takes a little while, so I start this 1st. I place my clean jars in my canner and cover with hot water. Bring this to a boil and boil for at least 10 minutes. Remove jars when ready to use. Pour some of the boiling water from jars back into canner and keep the water boiling so you will be ready to process jars of jam. In another small pot; sterilize lids in gently boiling water.
- 2. Prepare cherries; remove stems and pit, coarsely chop. I use my food processer and it works great for chopping cherries. Just don't totally liquify the fruit. A little juicey won't hurt.
- 3. Whisk sugar and cocoa together, mixing it good. I did this in the pot I would be cooking the jam in. Add the cherries and lemon juice, stir until combined. Add 1/2 tsp butter to reduce foaming. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Add the pectin and return the mixture to a full rolling boil. Boil hard for one minute. Remove pot from heat and skim any foam from the surface with a metal spoon. Add Amaretto and stir.
- 4. Ladle hot jam into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe rims of the jars, cover with lids, and screw bands on until just barely tight. Place jars on rack in pot and cover completely with boiling water. Cover pot; boil over high heat for 15 minutes. Remove jars from pot and allow them to rest undisturbed on countertop for 12 to 24 hours (do not dry jars). Check seal and band to ensure they sealed properly. Preserved jam will keep for up to one year in a cool, dark place. Unpreserved jam will keep in the refrigerator for about six months.
BLACK FOREST PRESERVES
From Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving, 2006 Edition. Cherries should be pitted, coarsely chopped, then packed to measure 3 cups. Recipe suggests serving with cheese, tucked into ice cream balls to make tartufo, or spread between cake layers or cookie sandwiches. Directions assume knowledge of hot water bath canning procedures. If you are new to canning, the cookbook mentioned above contains wonderfully detailed canning instructions. Another good resource is the Ball Blue Book.
Provided by LonghornMama
Categories Fruit
Time 45m
Yield 7 half-pints
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Prepare canner, jars, and lids.
- In a bowl, combine sugar and cocoa. Stir well.
- In a large stainless steel saucepan, combine cherries and lemon juice. Stir in cocoa mixture. Over high heat, stirring constantly, bring to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down.
- Stir in pectin. Boil hard, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in Amaretto. Remove from heat and skim off foam.
- Ladle hot preserves into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and add hot preserves if needed. Wipe rim. Center lid on jar. Screw band tight.
- Place jars in canner, ensuring they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil, then process for 10 minutes. Remove canner lid. Wait 5 minutes, then remove jars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 776.1, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 2.9, Carbohydrate 200.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 194.3, Protein 1.6
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh cherries, frozen cherries can be used as well.
- Pit the cherries before using them. A cherry pitter can make this task easier.
- Use good quality chocolate for the best flavor. Semisweet or bittersweet chocolate works well.
- Don't overcook the preserves. They should be thick and syrupy, but not too thick.
- Let the preserves cool completely before storing them. This will help them to set properly.
Conclusion:
Black forest preserves are a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. They can be spread on toast, crackers, or pancakes. They can also be used as a filling for pies, tarts, and cakes. Or, they can be simply enjoyed by themselves as a sweet treat. No matter how you choose to enjoy them, black forest preserves are sure to please.
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