Black Forest Macaroon Conserve

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1/3 cup sifted cocoa powder
  • 3 1/2 cups coarsely chopped sweet cherries (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 (3 ounce) envelopes liquid fruit pectin
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
  • 4 tablespoons kirsch liqueur or 4 tablespoons cherry brandy

Instructions

  1. PREPARE boiling water canner. Heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Set bands aside.
  2. COMBINE sugar and cocoa powder in a medium bowl. Set aside. Combine cherries, lemon juice and cocoa mixture in a large saucepan. Bring to a full rolling bowl that cannot be stirred down, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add coconut and Kirsh, stirring well. Skim foam if necessary.
  3. LADLE hot conserve into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rim. Center hot lid on jar. Apply band and adjust until fit is fingertip tight.
  4. PROCESS in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

196 kcal 10% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.5g 13% DV
Total Fat 11.9g 15% DV
Carbs 30.9g 11% DV
Fiber 13g 46% DV
Sugar 6.4g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 20.5mg 1% DV
Potassium 596mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 2mcg
Vitamin C 10.8mg 12% DV
Calcium 45.8mg 4% DV
Iron 4.3mg 24% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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