CELESTIAL CHERRY CONSERVE

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This recipe produces a rich, concentrated flavor that works perfectly on toast, ice cream or cheesecake. I have also had great results when substituting strawberries, blueberries, mango and complementary herbal teas. &dmash;Maureen Delves, Kamloops, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium oranges
6 cups fresh dark sweet cherries, pitted
3-1/2 cups sugar
6 tablespoons lemon juice
4 individual black cherry or wild berry herbal tea bags
1 cup boiling water
1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin

Steps:

  • Grate zest from the oranges; set zest aside. Peel oranges and discard peel; chop the oranges. In a large saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, lemon juice and chopped oranges. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 6-8 minutes or until slightly thickened., Meanwhile, place tea bags in a small bowl. Add boiling water. Cover and steep 5-6 minutes. Discard tea bags; add liquid to cherry mixture. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly., Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into six hot sterilized 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 for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Shariful Islam Kaif
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I love the sound of this conserve. I'm definitely going to give it a try.


Candace Kuhlman
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I'm going to try making this conserve this weekend.


Stan Johnson
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This conserve sounds delicious!


Delilah Tristan
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I can't wait to try this conserve on toast in the morning.


Shawn Rider
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy cherry conserve.


Moses Bonnick
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I've been making this conserve for years and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


ACE1C
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This conserve is so delicious! I love the way the cherries hold their shape and the syrup is thick and glossy.


Valencia Armstrong
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I made this conserve for the first time last night and it turned out great! It was easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I can't wait to try it on toast in the morning.


Mallam Yumzaa
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy cherry conserve. I love the addition of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It gives the conserve a really nice flavor.


Fawas Fawas
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This conserve is delicious! I used it to make a crostata and it was a huge hit. The cherries were perfectly tart and the spices added a nice warmth. I will definitely be making this again.


Don Lukanga
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I've been making this conserve for years and it's always a favorite with my family and friends. It's so easy to make and the flavor is always spot-on. I love the way the cherries hold their shape and the syrup is thick and glossy.


SEPORT CHENNAI
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This conserve is a must-try for any cherry lover! The combination of sweet and tart cherries is divine and the addition of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg gives it a warm and inviting flavor. I love spreading it on toast or using it as a filling for


Maih Vai
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I made this conserve for the first time last week and it was a total hit! It was so easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I used a mix of sweet and tart cherries and the result was a perfectly balanced conserve that was perfect on toast, scones, a