conserve

Definition

A thick, jammy preserve made from fresh fruit and sugar, or a wilderness area humans have agreed to leave alone. Either way, you're keeping something valuable intact for future enjoyment.

Example Usage

The chef spread homemade strawberry conserve on fresh croissants for the breakfast service.

Source: Culinary and environmental terminology

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