| Main Entry: | preserves |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | thickened fruit prepared for |
Synonyms: |
confiture, conserve, extract, gelatin, jam, jell, jelly, marmalade, pectin, spread, storage and use as a condiment confection, sweet |
| Notes: | jam is a thick mixture made from fruit pulp and sugar; jelly is made from fruit juice boiled with sugar; preserves are fruit preserved whole or in large pieces and cooked with sugar; marmalade is boiled fruit pulp, rinds, and sugar |