Tropical Fruit Conserve - S

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry roasted macadamia nut, chopped
• 2 medium mangoes (peeled, pitted, and finely chopped)
• 1 medium papaya (peeled, seeded, and finely chopped)
• 1 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 (1 3/4 ounce) package pectin (No Sugar Added Pectin by Ball. (Low methoxyl pectin with calcium)
• 1 cup Splenda granular (sugar substitute)
• 1 tablespoon fresh grated orange peel

Directions

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   PREHEAT the oven to 350ºF.

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   Place the nuts in a baking pan; bake, stirring once, for 8 minutes or until lightly toasted. Set aside.

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   WASH jars and lids in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water.

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   Fill boiling-water canner half full with water; add jars and water to cover.

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   Bring water to a boil, reduce heat and simmer.

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   Place lids in water to cover in a small saucepan; bring water to a simmer.

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   Simmer until ready to use.

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   Remove and drain jars and lids, one at a time, as needed for filling.

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   COMBINE mangoes, papaya, orange juice, lemon juice, cloves, and pectin in a large saucepan; stirring until pectin dissolves. Let stand 10 minutes.

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    BRING fruit mixture to a full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) over medium-high heat.

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    Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.

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    Remove from heat; add SPLENDA(r)Granular, stirring until SPLENDA(r)Granular dissolves.

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    Skim off any foam with metal spoon.

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    Stir in nuts and orange zest.

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    PACK hot conserve immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4-inch of tops.

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    Wipe jar rims and threads.

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    Cover with 2-piece lids.

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    Screw bands tightly.

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    Place jars on rack in canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.).

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    Cover; bring water to gentle boil.

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    PROCESS 10 minutes.

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    Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely.

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    After jars cool, check seals by pressing center of lid with finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.).

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    Store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.

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    Once opened, store refrigerated and use within 2 weeks.

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    Nutrition Info (per serving).

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    Calories 49 (54% from fat) | Protein 0.5g | Fat 3.2g (sat 0.5g) | Carbohydrate 5.6g | Fiber 0.9g | Cholesterol 0mg | Sodium 4mg.