Description
Experience the essence of summer with this delightful fresh cherry jam. Bursting with sweet and tart flavors, this vibrant jam is perfect for spreading on toast, swirling into yogurt, or using as a pastry filling. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a homemade treat that evokes cherished memories and adds a splash of color to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted and mashed
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 packet (1.75 oz) low-sugar pectin (optional for thicker consistency)
Instructions
- Wash cherries thoroughly, then remove stems and pits.
- Mash the cherries in a large bowl until desired consistency is reached.
- In a pot, combine mashed cherries with sugar, lemon juice, and pectin (if using). Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Cook over medium heat until boiling, stirring frequently for about 10-15 minutes until thickened.
- Test the jam by placing a spoonful on a plate; if it holds its shape after cooling briefly, it’s ready to jar.
- Pour into sterilized jars and seal tightly; let cool at room temperature before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp (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