Olive Conserve

Name: Olive Conserve
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 4 1/2 cups water divided; 2 cups pitted black olives coarsely chopped; 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar; 2 tbsps honey; 2 tbsps fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 1 tsp rosemary leaves crushed; 1 tsp black peppercorn grinder

Brimming with a slight sweetness and briny olive flavor, olive conserve is a surprising, sophisticated addition to charcuterie boards, roasted meats, or enjoyed as a spread on grilled breads.

10m

PREP TIME

15m

COOK TIME

9

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 16

Ingredients

4 1/2 cups water, divided
2 cups pitted black olives, coarsely chopped
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon McCormick® Whole Rosemary Leaves, crushed
1 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper Grinder

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Bring 4 cups of the water to boil in medium saucepan. Add olives; blanch 2 to 3 minutes. Strain olives immediately using fine mesh sieve, discarding blanching liquid. Rinse under cold water, just until water runs clear. Drain well.
2 Return olives to saucepan. Stir in brown sugar, vinegar, remaining 1/2 cup water and honey. Bring to boil on medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook stirring occasionally until mixture thickens to a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat.
3 Stir in lemon juice and zest, rosemary and black pepper. Cool completely. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve as part of a charcuterie board or spread on crusty bread for cured meat sandwiches.