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Chocolate-Cherry Preserves
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Chocolate-Cherry Preserves

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Chocolate-Cherry Preserves

Chocolate and cherries were made for each other, and this preserve is proof. The combination of the two is insanely decadent. Be sure to use high-quality cocoa powder that is unsweetened and has no other added ingredients. Spoon this preserve on top of cheesecake or ice cream for a stunning—and absolutely heavenly—dessert.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

317
Calories
4g
Protein
10g
Fat
59g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 8 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chocolate 1 oz (28g) semisweet 155
Cherry 1 cup (138g) 87
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Water not in our table 0
Pectin not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp. calcium powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 1/2 lb. sweet cherries
  • 1/3 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp. natural pectin powder

Directions

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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