Cherry Orange Preserves

Name: Cherry Orange Preserves
Yield: Makes 2 quarts
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 32 oz. frozen dark sweet, pitted cherries, thawed; Zest of 2 medium oranges; 32 oz. frozen dark sweet, pitted cherries, thawed; ½ tsp. almond extract; 1 cup white sugar; 3 tbsp. cornstarch; 6–8 sprigs thyme, minced; ¼ cup orange juice

Preparation info

Makes
2
quarts

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Lord Honey

By Jason Smith

Published 2023

About

Ingredients

2 quart jars
32 oz. frozen dark sweet, pitted cherries, thawed

Americas
United States
Kentucky
Condiment
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

In a large Dutch oven, stir the cherries, zest, and sugar until combined.
Cook over medium-high heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring often.
Reduce heat to low. Stir in almond extract and thyme. Continue cooking for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and orange juice together.
Pour cornstarch mixture into cherries; stir unt