Description
Indulge in the rich flavor of homemade cherry amaretto jam, a delightful blend of ripe cherries and the nutty essence of amaretto liqueur. Perfect for spreading on toast, topping desserts, or gifting in charming jars, this jam captures the essence of summer in every spoonful. Easy to make, it?s a delicious way to elevate your breakfast or dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 ? cups granulated sugar
- ? cup amaretto liqueur
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 package (1.75 oz) fruit pectin
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries. Mash them in a large pot until mostly broken down.
- Stir in sugar and lemon juice, allowing the mixture to sit for a few minutes.
- Heat over medium heat until simmering, stirring occasionally.
- Add pectin and amaretto; bring back to a rolling boil for one minute while stirring constantly.
- Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars and seal tightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- 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