Description
Homemade Cherry Amaretto Jam is a delightful blend of sweet, ripe cherries and the warm, nutty flavor of amaretto liqueur. This luscious jam transforms your breakfast toast into a gourmet experience and adds a touch of elegance to desserts. Perfect for sharing at brunch or savoring on your own, this easy-to-make treat captures the essence of summer in every jar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 pouch (1.75 oz) fruit pectin
Instructions
- Wash and pit cherries, then combine them with sugar and lemon juice in a medium saucepan.
- Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes until cherries release their juices.
- Stir in the pectin according to package instructions; bring to a boil while stirring frequently until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Add amaretto liqueur and stir gently for an even blend.
- Pour hot jam into sterilized jars and seal tightly.
- Allow jars to cool at room temperature before storing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (20g)
- 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