Description
Capture the essence of summer with this delightful homemade fresh cherry jam, bursting with sweet and tangy flavors. Perfect for spreading on toast, pancakes, or topping desserts, this easy recipe transforms ripe cherries into a luscious treat that will bring back fond memories of sunny afternoons in the kitchen. With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, you can enjoy this vibrant jam all year round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh pitted cherries
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 package (1.75 oz) fruit pectin
Instructions
- Prepare the cherries by washing them thoroughly and removing pits.
- In a large bowl, mash the cherries to your desired consistency.
- In a pot over medium heat, combine mashed cherries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir until bubbling.
- Sprinkle in pectin while stirring; cook as per package instructions until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Test consistency by placing a spoonful on a cold plate; if it holds shape after cooling slightly, it's ready.
- Pour hot jam into sterilized jars, seal tightly, and let cool before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 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: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg