Description
Fresh cherry jam is a delightful way to capture the vibrant flavors of summer in a jar. This easy recipe combines ripe cherries with sugar and lemon juice, resulting in a luscious spread perfect for toast, desserts, or as a thoughtful gift. With its sweet-tart balance and vibrant color, homemade cherry jam will bring joy to your breakfast table and nostalgia to your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 box (1.75 oz) pectin
Instructions
- Rinse cherries under cool water and remove pits.
- In a bowl, mash the cherries until chunky.
- Combine mashed cherries, sugar, and lemon juice in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Stir constantly until bubbling.
- Once bubbling, mix in the pectin and boil for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, seal tightly with lids, and let cool upside down for five minutes before flipping upright.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- 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