Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh sour cherries, washed and pitted
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Your Cherries: Wash cherries thoroughly and remove stems and pits.
- Combine Ingredients: Place cherries, sugar, and lemon juice in a large pot and let sit for 15 minutes to draw juice.
- Begin the Cooking Process: Heat mixture over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves, then bring to a rolling boil.
- Cook to Perfection: Maintain a steady boil for 25-30 minutes, stirring frequently until thickened.
- Add Finishing Touches: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and almond extracts, letting sit for 5 minutes.
- Jar and Store: Ladle hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace, and store as desired.
Notes
Experiment with flavor variations by adding spices or using different citrus juices. Ensure to follow proper cooking times for the best results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Preserving
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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