Fresh Cherry Preserves

4 ingredients
3 steps

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

Directions

  1. 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. 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. 3
    Nutritional analysis per 1/4 cup.

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