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Conserves are a kind of dry confects, made by beating up flowers, fruits, &c., with sugar, not dissolved.

From The Book of Household Management by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)

Habit Conserves Energy.—Another advantage of habit is that it adds to the individual's capacity for work.

From Ontario Normal School Manuals: Science of Education by Ontario. Ministry of Education

And so you may make Conserves of any Fruits, this is for all hard Fruits, as Quinces, Pippins, Oranges and Lemons.

From A Queens Delight The Art of Preserving, Conserving and Candying. As also, A right Knowledge of making Perfumes, and Distilling the most Excellent Waters. by M., W.

When you have boiled your paste as followeth ready to fashion on the Pie-plate, put it up into Gallipots, and never dry it, and this is all the difference between Conserves.

From A Queens Delight The Art of Preserving, Conserving and Candying. As also, A right Knowledge of making Perfumes, and Distilling the most Excellent Waters. by M., W.

Conserves consist of a combination of two or more fruits.

From School and Home Cooking by Greer, Carlotta Cherryholmes