Cherry Conserve

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Ingredients

  • 5 lbs bing cherries
  • 1 orange
  • 1 lemon, juice of
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup chopped almonds or 1 cup pecans
  • 1 cup seedless raisin

Instructions

  1. Wash and pit cherries; wash, thinly slice and seed the orange.
  2. Put cherries and orange slices into preserving kettle and add the lemon juice and sugar.
  3. Cook the mixture, uncovered, about 45 minutes, stirring frequently until it is thick and transparent.
  4. Remove from stove.
  5. Skim off the foam with a metal spoon, then add the nuts and the raisins and cook another 10 minutes.
  6. Ladle into hot sterilized jars and seal immediately.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

297 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.8g 16% DV
Total Fat 17.3g 22% DV
Carbs 32.1g 12% DV
Fiber 4.7g 17% DV
Sugar 10.5g 21% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 116mg 5% DV
Potassium 486mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 28.5mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 5.3mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 18mg 20% DV
Calcium 103mg 8% DV
Iron 3.7mg 20% 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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