Cherry Preserve
Ingredients
Directions
Remove the stalks and stones from the cherries.
Place the cherries in a preserving kettle with an equal measure of sugar.
Boil for one hour, skimming constantly.
Transcribed from a scanned cookbook and modernised for today's kitchens. Where the book gave no heat or time, or said "a moderate oven", the temperatures and times here may be modern equivalents rather than the book's own figures.
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What each ingredient does
- Cherries
- Provide the fruit, flavor, and bulk that the preserve is built around.
- Sugar
- Sweetens the fruit and draws out moisture, helping the preserve thicken and keep.
The step that matters
Boil for one hour, skimming constantly. Sugar must dissolve fully and the mixture must reach a steady boil so the preserve thickens and sets. Skimming removes foam and scum, keeping the preserve clear and fresh-tasting.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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