AMBROSIA CONSERVE

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This recipe is being posted in response to a request on the boards. I haven't made it yet. I'm really glad this request came up because it sounds delicious and I just know I'm going to have to make it myself now. Cook time includes processing time only.

Provided by Cindy Lynn

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 6 half pints

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 fresh pineapple, chopped,cored,peeled (about 5 pounds)
1 cup orange juice, fresh squeezed (about 2 medium)
1/3 cup orange zest (about 2 medium)
5 cups sugar
1 cup coconut, shredded
1 cup maraschino cherry, chopped
1/2 cup almonds, slivered

Steps:

  • Combine pineapple, orange juice and peel in a large saucepot.
  • Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add sugar, stirring until dissolved.
  • Cook rapidly almost to gelling point.
  • As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking.
  • Remove from heat; stir in coconut, cherries and almonds.
  • Ladle hot conserve into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace.
  • Adjust two-piece caps.
  • Process 15 minutes in a boiling-water canner.
  • Remove from boiling-water bath.
  • Cover with dry towel.
  • Allow to stand until lids seal and cool.

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