Description
A delicious recipe for cherry preserves using fresh cherries and almond extract.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh cherries (pitted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp almond extract
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and pit the fresh cherries.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar and water over medium heat until dissolved.
- Remove from heat; stir in almond extract and food coloring if using.
- Place cherries in sterilized jars; pour syrup over them until fully submerged.
- Seal jars tightly; let cool before refrigerating for at least five days.
Notes
- Ensure to use sterilized jars to keep the preserves fresh.
- This recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a year.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiments
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg