Fresh Cherry Preserves

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh cherries, rinsed, pitted, and halved or very coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  1. In a 3- to 4-quart pan, combine cherries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and cherries are juicy, about 10 minutes. Adjust heat to maintain a low simmer and stir occasionally until mixture has thickened, about 40 minutes.
  2. Stir in almond extract and pour preserves into a bowl. Chill, uncovered, until cold, about 4 hours. Cover and chill for up to 3 weeks.
  3. Nutritional analysis per 1/4 cup.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

40 kcal 2% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.8g 2% DV
Total Fat 0.1g
Carbs 9.9g 4% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 2.1g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10.5mg
Potassium 118.5mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 10.8mg 1% DV
Iron 0.3mg 2% DV
Diet fit Keto-friendly Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % 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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