The best replacement for preserves is jelly.

The best alternatives to preserves are rated as following:
★★★★★  jelly
★★★★  jam
★★★  conserves
★★  jam healthy
★  spreadable fruit
★  marmalade
★  compote
  jellies
  jams
  pie filling
  strawberry jam
  spread
  jam and jelly
  fruit spread

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Speaking about preserves, one probably shouldn't forget about cream cheese.

Other search terms related to preserves and their ratings are:
★★★★★ cream cheese
★★★ brie
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