I am making sour cherry preserves from Epicurious wondering if I can cut back on the sugar
Recipe calls for 5 cups of white sugar to 4 lbs. of sour cherries. Can I cut the sugar back to 4 cups?
4lbs. sour cherries , 5 cups sugar, 1/3 lemon juice, 1-box + 3 T lower-sugar powdered pectin
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The shelf life, ability to set up, and yield will be affected.
I actually prefer when preserves isn't fully set. It seems a little more fruit-like to me and a little less "jello-y". Good luck!
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