Fruit Preserves/Conserves

[BE]

Hi Rebecca and all,
Do you have any recipes/hint for making fruit preserves/conserves (whole or chunky fruit, as opposed to a jam/jelly)?
Thanks!
Bridget

[Rebecca]

I preserve fruit, like pitted cherries or sliced pears, as per standard home-canning recommendations; however, I always omit the sweetener.

I make fruit preserves, like apple or peach butter, by first saucing them and then cooking them down into a thick concentrate. You'll find standard directions in Joy of Cooking.

[suzzane]

I like your article and I liked it. Can you tell me how to make low calories jam and jellies because I like sweet stuff but i have to lose my weight also.
Suzzane Waltz

[Rebecca]

By not adding sugar (as per my advice in the above string) the preserves will have fewer calories.

If you are interested in losing weight, make sure that you're getting adequate protein and fats and not overeating carbohydrates.

[Elie JAMES]

You made everyone nourished thanks