CHUNKY CHERRY & PEACH PRESERVES

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Out of all the jams I make, this is my grandmother's favorite. She anxiously waits for late June to come because she knows I'll put up as many batches as I can while peaches and cherries are at their peak. -Amy Seiger, McLoud, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 7 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups chopped peeled fresh peaches (about 7 medium)
4 cups chopped pitted fresh tart cherries (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) pectin for lower sugar recipes
3 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine peaches, cherries and lemon juice; stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in extract., Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into seven 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 for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ahmed Abdel-aziz
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I don't recommend this recipe. The preserves were bland and tasteless.


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The preserves were too runny for my taste. I had to cook them for an extra 30 minutes to get them to thicken up.


Jerry Ereemye
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I had a hard time finding fresh cherries and peaches, so I used frozen fruit instead. The preserves still turned out well, but I think they would have been better with fresh fruit.


Zulekha Kiran
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These preserves were okay. They were a little too sweet for my taste.


MirandandRob Forever
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I'm not a big fan of preserves, but these were actually really good! I liked the chunky texture and the tart flavor.


Farhanali Ali
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I made these preserves for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch.


Huma samad
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The preserves were fantastic! I had them on toast this morning and they were so flavorful. I will definitely make them again.


Twins Khumalo
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I love this recipe! I've made these preserves several times, and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Mohamed Ameen
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These preserves are delicious! I love the combination of cherries and peaches. They're also very easy to make.


Zeeshan Atif
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I made these preserves for the first time last summer, and they were so good that I've already made them twice this year. They're the perfect way to use up all the fresh fruit from my garden.


Biron Jakony
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I've been making this recipe for years, and it never disappoints. The preserves always come out perfectly chunky and flavorful. I love using them on toast, scones, and ice cream.


Jay Ansted
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These preserves are to die for! I made them for a potluck, and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Tia Sellick
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I tried this recipe and the preserves turned out delicious! I used fresh peaches and cherries from my backyard, and the flavors were incredible. The preserves were also very easy to make, and I didn't have any problems following the instructions.


Justin Reinhart
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I absolutely love this recipe! The preserves came out so flavorful and chunky, just the way I like them. They were also incredibly easy to make - even for a novice cook like me. I'll definitely be making these again soon!