Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of summer with this fresh cherry jam recipe. Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe cherries and a hint of lemon, this homemade jam transforms your breakfast into a gourmet experience. Perfectly spreadable and versatile, it elevates toast, scones, and desserts alike, making it an essential addition to your kitchen repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 packet (1.75 oz) pectin
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the cherries: Wash and pit the cherries thoroughly.
- 2. Mash the cherries: In a large bowl, crush the cherries with a potato masher until juicy.
- 3. Combine ingredients: In a medium saucepan, mix mashed cherries with sugar and lemon juice.
- 4. Boil: Cook over medium heat while stirring continuously until boiling; simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
- 5. Add pectin: Stir in pectin according to package instructions and let it cook briefly to combine.
- 6. Jar it up: Pour hot jam into sterilized jars, seal tightly, and let them cool at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp (20g)
- Calories: 52
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg