Apple Cherry Fruit Spread Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Cherry Fruit Spread

• Fuji Apples
• Dried Cherries
• ½ cup apple juice (or other fruit juice)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Zest of 1 lemon

How to Make Apple Cherry Fruit Spread

1. Peel, core, and chop 4 medium apples (about 4 cups chopped). Pit 2 cups fresh cherries.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped apples, cherries, ½ cup apple juice (or other fruit juice), 1 cinnamon stick, and a pinch of ground cinnamon.
3. Cover the saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
4. Uncover the saucepan and reduce the heat to low. Continue to cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the apples are very soft but still hold their shape. Stir occasionally.
5. Remove the cinnamon stick from the saucepan.
6. Add the zest of 1 lemon to the apple mixture.
7. Carefully transfer the apple mixture to a blender or food processor. Puree until you reach your desired consistency, leaving some chunks for a more textured spread.
8. Allow the spread to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, chill the fruit spread in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
10. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.