Microwave Cherry Preserves
Microwave Cherry Preserves recipe
Yield
24 servingsPrep
20 minCook
40 minReady
60 minLow Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | cups |
cherries
red, pitted |
*
|
| 1 | cup |
water
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
lemon juice
|
|
| 3 | cups |
sugar
|
|
| ¼ | cup |
fruit pectin, dry
|
* |
| ½ | teaspoon |
almond extract
|
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1E+2 | ml |
cherries
red, pitted |
*
|
| 237 | ml |
water
|
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
| 7.1E+2 | ml |
sugar
|
|
| 59 | ml |
fruit pectin, dry
|
* |
| 2.5 | ml |
almond extract
|
*
|
Directions
Combine cherries, water, lemon juice and pectin in a 3-quart, microwave safe bowl.
Cover with plastic wrap or waxed paper and bring to a boil in the microwave oven on high setting (about 8 minutes).
Remove from the oven and stir in remaining ingredients.
Cover; place in the microwave oven; and return to a boil on high setting (about 6 minutes).
Stir and return to microwave, uncovered.
Cook 3 minutes.
Stir and return to microwave oven, uncovered.
Cook 3 minutes or until preserves sheet from spoon.
Remove from oven; skim foam if necessary.
Pour hot into hot jars, leaving ¼ inch head space.
Adjust caps. Process 10 minutes in boiling water bath.
Do not attempt to process in microwave oven.
