Ambrosia Conserve Recipe

Indulge in this vibrant and flavorful Ambrosia Conserve! This recipe, inspired by a community request, delivers a taste of the tropics with sweet pineapple, juicy oranges, and crunchy almonds. Perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself, this conserve is surprisingly easy to make and requires minimal cook time. Get ready to savor every spoonful of this unforgettable treat!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 868.8 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ambrosia Conserve

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How to Make Ambrosia Conserve

  1. Combine 2 cups diced fresh pineapple, 1 cup orange juice, and the zest of 1 orange in a large saucepan.
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, stirring constantly until completely dissolved.
  4. Increase heat to high and cook rapidly, stirring frequently, until the mixture reaches a near-gelling point (it should sheet off a spoon).
  5. Continue stirring frequently to prevent sticking and burning.
  6. Remove from heat.
  7. Stir in ½ cup flaked coconut, ½ cup maraschino cherries (drained), and ¼ cup slivered almonds.
  8. Carefully ladle the hot conserve into hot, sterilized jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace.
  9. Adjust two-piece caps securely.
  10. Process in a boiling-water canner for 15 minutes.
  11. Remove jars from the canner and place on a dry towel.
  12. Cover with a dry towel and let stand until the lids seal and cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

715g

Fat

42g

Carbs

62g