Peach Conserve (Marmalade)
Description
This luscious Peach Conserve offers a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and floral notes, making it an extraordinary addition to your pantry. Unlike smooth jams, this conserve features distinct chunks of peaches and oranges, providing a delightful texture that melts in your mouth. The addition of maraschino cherries adds a pop of color and a subtle, nostalgic sweetness that complements the citrus zest beautifully. Ideal for spreading on warm toast, swirling into yogurt, or serving alongside creamy cheeses and cold cuts, this versatile preserve elevates both breakfast and dessert tables. It is a wonderful homemade gift and a staple for cozy weekend brunches. The high sugar content ensures a long shelf life, allowing you to enjoy the taste of summer well into the colder months.Ingredients
Directions
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Quarter the oranges and remove seeds, leaving the peel intact to extract zest and pith flavor.
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Peel and pit the peaches, discarding the skins and stones.
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Pulse the orange quarters and peeled peaches in a food processor using a coarse blade until chunky, ensuring not to puree the fruit.
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Measure the processed fruit and transfer it to a large, heavy-bottomed pot, adding sugar at a ratio of 1.5 cups per cup of fruit.
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Cook the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to prevent scorching, until it reaches a setting point where it sheets from a spoon.
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Stir in the chopped maraschino cherries just before removing from heat.
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Ladle the hot conserve immediately into sterilized, hot 6 oz jars and seal tightly with wax or lids.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 688.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.2g4%
- Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 7.7mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 177.2g60%
- Dietary Fiber 14.1g57%
- Sugars 161.4g
- Protein 7.5g15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For best results, use ripe peaches for maximum sweetness and aroma.
Ensure jars are properly sterilized and hot before filling to prevent spoilage.
The "sheeting" stage is reached when the mixture falls from the spoon in a thick sheet rather than individual drops.
Store in a cool, dark place. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 3 weeks.
You can adjust the amount of sugar slightly based on the sweetness of the fruit, but be cautious as sugar acts as a preservative.
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