Gluten Free

Fresh Cherry Preserves

Name: Fresh Cherry Preserves
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1 1/2 pounds fresh cherries, rinsed, pitted, and halved or very coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 cup sugar

7 October 2026

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Total Time45 Mins

Serves8

Per Serving$0.81

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Fresh Cherry Preserves is a condiment that serves 8. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe has 151 calories, 1g of protein, and 0g of fat per serving. For 81 cents per serving, this recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Vegetarian Vegan Cherries

Ingredients:

For 8 servings

¼ teaspoon almond extract
1½ pounds fresh cherries, rinsed, pitted, and halved or very coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup sugar

Method:

1
In a 3- to 4-quart pan, combine cherries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and cherries are juicy, about 10 minutes. Adjust heat to maintain a low simmer and stir occasionally until mixture has thickened, about 40 minutes.
2
Stir in almond extract and pour preserves into a bowl. Chill, uncovered, until cold, about 4 hours. Cover and chill for up to 3 weeks.

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