Small Batch Cherry Jam Recipe
Enjoy the sweet and tangy taste of homemade cherry jam with this easy small batch recipe. Perfect for spreading on toast or using in pastries!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 14 oz
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Boiling, Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cherry Jam:
- 2½ cups (400 g) halved and pitted sweet cherries, fresh or frozen*
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice, from about one lemon
Instructions
- Making the Cherry Jam: In a medium pot, add the prepared cherries, sugar, and lemon juice. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the syrup turns dark red, about 5 minutes from fresh and 10 minutes from frozen.
- Over medium heat, bring the jam to a rolling boil that cannot be stirred down. Cook for 8-10 minutes, until the jam has thickened and reached 220°F/105°C, then remove from heat. Use an immersion blender to reduce the size of the cherry pieces in the jam.
- Pour into jars, seal, and refrigerate. Allow the jam to set overnight for best results.
Notes
- Due to the lack of natural pectin in cherries, ensure the jam reaches the correct temperature for proper setting.
- Use a larger pot to prevent bubbling over while cooking the jam.
- Store opened jars in the refrigerator for up to three months or freeze for up to one year. Follow proper canning procedures for long-term storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 64 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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