APRICOT & MARASCHINO CHERRY PRESERVES

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This chunky spread is so colorful and festive--like fruitcake in a jar! The maraschino cherries, canned pineapple and dried apricots are fruits that are readily available year-round.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h10m

Yield 5 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-2/3 cups water
2 cups dried apricots or dried peaches, halved
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
2-1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 jar (6 ounces) red maraschino cherries, halved and patted dry
1 jar (6 ounces) green maraschino cherries, halved and patted dry

Steps:

  • Place water and apricots in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated. Stir in pineapple, sugar and lemon juice. Cook and stir 35-40 minutes or until thickened., Using a potato masher, mash fruit. Add cherries; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; skim off foam if necessary. Carefully ladle hot mixture into five hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

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These preserves are the perfect way to add some sweetness to your favorite yogurt.


Nesha Walz
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I love the way these preserves taste on ice cream.


Alam Parmar
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These preserves are the perfect way to add some sweetness to your favorite cocktails.


Messiah Mortoti
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I love the way these preserves taste on toast.


yousaf shah
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These preserves are the perfect way to add some sweetness to your summer BBQ.


Samuel Chilayi
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I love the way these preserves look in a jar. They are so pretty.


Gloria Mbayo
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These preserves are the perfect way to add some sweetness to your favorite desserts.


sharon Ug
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I love the tartness of the cherries in these preserves.


Mhammed Haitham
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These preserves are the perfect way to use up extra apricots.


Amaya Browne
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I love the way these preserves smell. They smell like summer.


manan khan YT
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These preserves are the perfect way to add some sweetness to your yogurt or oatmeal.


Nick
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I love the color of these preserves. They are so vibrant and beautiful.


Draven Ballard
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These preserves are the perfect gift for friends and family. They are a delicious and thoughtful way to show someone you care.


United
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I made these preserves with my kids and they loved them. They were so excited to help me make them and they loved eating them too.


Santosh Dhakal
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These preserves are the perfect way to use up ripe apricots. They are also a great way to add some sweetness to your breakfast or snack.


Juliana Pokuaa
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I love the way these preserves turned out. They are the perfect consistency and they taste amazing.


ZochoDrake
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These preserves are so easy to make. I was able to make them in about 30 minutes.


iblankedurmommy
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I love the combination of apricots and maraschino cherries in these preserves. They are so flavorful and delicious.


Rasedul Hasan
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These preserves are amazing! I made them last week and they are already gone. I will definitely be making them again.