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I just did a half recipe...wish i'd done a full one!! it ALL disappeared!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-10-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueStrawberry"},"reviewBody":"I have not made this although it sounds good. Nowhere in the direction does it say how much walnuts to add. Could someone please fix this?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldMustache"},"reviewBody":"
I made this with dark brown sugar so it's a lot darker than the picture - and it still seemed a little watery when I put it in he jars. Just finished the canning so I hope it sets up well. Was sticky in pan after it cooled a little so maybe it will thicken.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"174768","romance_copy_dek":"Versatile and delicious, this conserve reminds me of a warm cozy kitchen; you'll love every bite. I warm the conserve and pour it over vanilla ice cream as a dessert, and it's great as a topping over French toast, biscuits or even pork roast. 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I made this with dark brown sugar so it's a lot darker than the picture - and it still seemed a little watery when I put it in he jars. Just finished the canning so I hope it sets up well. Was sticky in pan after it cooled a little so maybe it will thicken.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"08\/06\/2014 14:50","GUID":"36816777c7f14054971c4580b5f28642","MemberId":7921024,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"phoebem","SubmittedDate":"08\/06\/2014 14:50"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51282,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43649,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311717,"name":"Condiments","slug":"condiments","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311652,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for recipes for condiments? Find great additions to your meals with condiments like jellies, jams, seasonings, gravies, and more condiments.","parent":310796,"count":1118,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/condiments\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Apple-Walnut Maple Conserve"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n