Description
Cherry jam is a delightful homemade spread that captures the essence of summer in every jar. With its perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors, this easy-to-make jam transforms fresh cherries into a luscious topping for toast, desserts, or even cheese platters. Get ready to savor the taste of summer all year round with this versatile recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted (about 2 lbs)
- 1 ? cups granulated sugar
- ? cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 package (1.75 oz) fruit pectin
Instructions
- Prepare your cherries by washing, pitting, and chopping them.
- In a large pot, mix the pitted cherries, sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit for 30 minutes to release juices.
- Heat over medium until boiling, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the pectin according to package instructions, boiling for another minute until thickened.
- Test doneness by placing a spoonful on a cold plate; if it holds shape, it's ready.
- Pour into sterilized jars while hot and seal tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg