Fruit Preserves

More intact fruit than jelly, but still a sweet preserve.

Benefits

Chunkier than jam
carrying whole fruit pieces and their fiber along with the fruit antioxidants

Key compounds

Whole fruit piecespectin fiberpolyphenolsadded sugar

May help with

Sugar cravings
low fruit intake
flat breakfasts

Best for these goals

Treat in moderationflavorfiber

How to use it

Spread on bread, spooned over pancakes and ice cream, baked into pastries, served with cheese

Evidence level

Limited

Cautions & interactions

High in added sugar in most brands; whole-fruit and low-sugar versions are better; portion modestly

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