Dark and mysterious, this soft, beautiful mixture could be used as a base under tarts and custard desserts. Or spoon it right out of the jar onto breakfast pancakes or after-theater crepes. The apples and orange peels add pectin, shortening the time the conserve takes to set. Still, it will take about a half hour.
Blackberry-Orange Conserve
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Ingredients
- 3 cups natural cane sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water or unsweetened apple juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 apple, shredded (such as McIntosh, Pippin, Lodi, Rome Beauty)
- 1 orange, quartered, seeded, and chopped (peel on)
- 1/2 cup golden, seedless raisins, coarsely chopped
- 3 cups blackberries (about 12 ounces)
Instructions
- Heat four 1-cup jars and lids.
- In a large pot, combine sugar, water or apple juice, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add apple, orange, and raisins. Reduce heat and boil gently for 7 minutes.
- Add blackberries, increase heat to high, and return to a boil. Boil hard, stirring constantly for 15–20 minutes, until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and test for set.
- Skim and discard any foam. Fill hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Top with lids. Process jars at a full rolling boil for 15 minutes.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Blackberry-Orange Conserve
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrates 23g
8%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING (2 tablespoons): 88 cal, 0g fat (0g mono, 0g poly, 0g sat), 0mg chol, 0g protein, 23g carb,1g fiber, 0mg sodium
