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Ambrosia Conserve

Source of Recipe

Cindy Lynn (recipezaar)


Recipe Introduction

Original Poster notes: 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.

List of Ingredients

1 fresh pineapple, chopped,cored,peeledÊ(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


Recipe

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