Christmas Conserve
We’ve stumbled upon a delightful piece of history and a truly festive recipe! This Christmas Conserve recipe was submitted by Mrs. Orville Pitts of Greensburg, Indiana and is featured in the FORE Cookbook.
The FORE Cookbook is a treasured collection compiled by Jane Baldwin, the Home Service Advisor for Decatur County REMC. It features recipes from REMC member-owners and employees, and by purchasing it, you become a Friend of Rural Electrification (FORE).
This charming conserve is a sweet and tangy blend of dried apricots, crushed pineapple, lemon, and maraschino cherries. It’s the perfect homemade treat to bring some old-fashioned, small-town warmth to your holiday table or to share as a special gift!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups dried apricots
- 2 cans (about 1 pound 4-ounces each) crushed pineapple
- ½ lemon, sliced thinly
- 4 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup diced maraschino cherries, well drained
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds or walnuts, optional
Instructions
Wash apricots, cover with water and soak overnight. Simmer until tender in the water in which they were soaked. Puree apricots (food mill works fine); add pineapple, lemon slices and sugar. Simmer stirring frequently, until thick and clear, about 30 minutes. Add cherries and nuts. Pour into sterilized jars and seal.
