CHERRY ALMOND PRESERVES

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This recipe came from my mother-in-law. It's very old-fashioned-in fact, the friend who gave it to her used to cook it up on an old wood stove. With all the cherry orchards here in Bitterroot Valley, I make two batches of these preserves each summer. (I get the cherries from a nearby cannery by the gallons!) My family likes them on fresh bread, muffins, pancakes and even ice cream-the consistency's similar to a topping. I have to be careful, though, and ration the jars out or they'd be the first thing to disappear from the root cellar! Both my husband and I serve as 4-H leaders. We have three children-girls 16 and 14 and a son who's 12.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 11 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 cups pitted sour cherries (about 4 pounds)
1-1/2 cups water
10 cups sugar
2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, bring cherries and water to a boil; boil 15 minutes. , Stir in sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Boil 4 minutes. Stir in pectin. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. , Remove from heat; skim off foam. Stir in extract. Ladle hot mixture into 11 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 for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Zeeshan Butt
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These preserves are a bit too tart for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more sugar next time.


martin kungu
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I had some trouble getting the preserves to set. I think I might have cooked them for too long. But they still taste good, so I'm not too disappointed.


diben cdy
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These preserves are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


ATEEQ U Rahman
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I've never made preserves before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The preserves turned out great and I'm so glad I tried them.


Jana Gaafer
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These preserves are so good! I love the tartness of the cherries and the sweetness of the almonds. They're the perfect addition to my yogurt parfait.


Seif Margani
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I followed the recipe exactly and the preserves turned out beautifully. They have a lovely flavor and the almonds add a nice crunch. I can't wait to use them on my next cheeseboard.


Seemasabir Sabir
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These preserves are amazing! I love the combination of cherries and almonds. They're the perfect addition to my morning toast.


Asio Carol
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the preserves are always delicious. I like to use them on toast, waffles, or even just by themselves. They're also a great way to use up extra cherries.


Meliodas Thabiso
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These cherry almond preserves are delicious! They're not too sweet, and the almonds add a nice touch of crunch. I used them to make a crostata and they were a hit.


Carmi Grobler
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I've made this recipe several times and it always comes out great. The preserves are thick and flavorful, and the almonds give it a nice texture. I like to use it on toast or scones.


SK S I A M YT
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My family loves this cherry almond preserves recipe! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the almonds add a nice crunch. I like to use it on toast, waffles, or even just by itself. It's also a great gift idea.