Apple Cherry Fruit Spread
Brighten up your breakfast table with this delightful Apple Cherry Fruit Spread, a versatile homemade treat that’s as wholesome as it is flavorful. Combining the natural sweetness of ripe apples and juicy cherries with a touch of tart lemon juice and optional warming cinnamon, this fruit spread is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Simmered to perfection and easily mashed or blended to your desired texture, it’s an ideal topping for morning toast, fluffy pancakes, creamy yogurt, or even as a luscious filling for baked goods. With just 10 minutes of prep and no artificial preservatives, this easy-to-make recipe lets you savor the pure, fruity goodness in every bite. Make this small-batch spread today and enjoy a vibrant addition to your kitchen staples!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium (peeled, cored, and diced) apples
- 1.5 cups (fresh or frozen) pitted cherries
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.25 cups water
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
Peel, core, and dice the apples into small chunks. If using fresh cherries, pit them and ensure they are halved.
In a medium saucepan, combine the diced apples, pitted cherries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low and let the fruit simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking or burning. The fruit should soften and begin to break down.
Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to mash the fruit to your desired consistency. For a completely smooth spread, use an immersion blender to puree the mixture.
If desired, stir in the ground cinnamon for a warm, spiced flavor.
Continue to simmer the spread for an additional 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens to the consistency you prefer.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the fruit spread cool slightly.
Transfer the spread to sterilized jars or an airtight container. Allow it to cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.
Enjoy your Apple Cherry Fruit Spread on toast, pancakes, yogurt, or use it as a filling for desserts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.5 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 146.5 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 812 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
