Cherry Chocolate Preserve

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds (1 Kg) sweet cherries, pitted
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 30 grams cocoa
  • 2 tablespoons brandy

Instructions

  1. Place the cherries in a saucepan with a thick base and add sugar. Bring to a boil, lower the heat medium to low and let boil without lid for about 2 hours. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Let aside to cool and the next day boil again for about 2 hours. All liquids must pulverize and jam will be very thick.
  2. Dissolve cocoa and brandy in 1/4 cup of water and pour into the jam, stir and boil for a while until most of liquids evaporates. It can be done in a day but the traditional way and the best flavor achieved by assigning cooking in 2 days. Store in sterilized jars.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

143 kcal 7% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.7g 9% DV
Total Fat 6g 8% DV
Carbs 18.3g 7% DV
Fiber 9.6g 34% DV
Sugar 0.4g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 7.8mg
Potassium 689mg 15% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 39mg 3% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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