Celestial Cherry Conserve |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 48 |
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This recipe produces a rich, concentrated flavor that works perfectly on toast, ice cream or cheesecake. I have also had great results when substituting strawberries, blueberries, mango and complimentary herbal teas. Maureen Delves, Kamloops, BC Ingredients:
2 medium oranges |
6 cups fresh dark sweet cherries, pitted |
3-1/2 cups sugar |
6 tablespoons lemon juice |
4 individual black cherry or wild berry herbal tea bags |
1 cup boiling water |
1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin |
Directions:
1. Grate zest from the oranges; set zest aside. Peel oranges and discard peel; chop the oranges. In a large saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, lemon juice and chopped oranges. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until slightly thickened.
2. Meanwhile, place tea bags in a small bowl. Add boiling water. Cover and steep for 5-6 minutes. Discard tea bags; add liquid to cherry mixture. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3. Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 5 minutes in a boiling-water canner. Yield: 6 half-pints.
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