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BEST Cherry Jam Recipe without Pectin
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BEST Cherry Jam Recipe without Pectin

This cherry jam recipe uses pitted cherries, sugar, and organic lemon juice to create a naturally thickened preserve without pectin. The cooking process involves heating the cherries and sugar to a rolling boil then reducing heat to let the jam thicken over up to an hour. Lemon juice adds acidity to balance the sweetness and helps with setting. The jam can be optionally blended for a smoother texture.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 100 Teaspoon
Calories: 33 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 2.2 pounds Cherry without seed core
  • 1.5 pound sugar
  • 1 lemon organic

Instructions

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  1. Rinse your cherries and discard the stems. Pit the cherries to collect the cherry pulp ad discard the seed core.
  2. Place the cherries into a large jam cooking pot.
  3. Pour all the sugar over the cherries.
  4. Cut your lemon into two, squeeze out the juice and pour juice over cherries and sugar. Drop the lemon halves into the pot.
  5. Mix the fruits and sugar and keep on the heat.
  6. Stir everything well and bring your cherry jam to a rolling boil.
  7. Reduce the heat and leave your jam to cook so that the jam can form and gets reduced. This can take 30-60 minutes, depending on your heat setting and pot. Stir occasionally and don't let anything burn on.
  8. You can choose to blend the jam smoothly. This is optional.
  9. Test if your jam is set by dropping some of the liquid hot jam on an ice-cold plate (which you kept in your freezer). Then turn the plate around to see if the jam is running or set. If the jam is running continue to cook further and repeat the test later again. Or/And test by checking the temperature of your jam. The jam setting temperature should be 210° Fahrenheit/ 105° Celsius.
  10. Grab clean sterilized jars and lids. Pour 2-3 drops of rum or vodka into the lids to disinfect further.
  11. Pout the jam into your jars up to the rim. Close the jars with the lids and quickly turn the jar upside down to create a vacuum.
  12. Turn the jar back, later on, label with name and date and store in a cool and dry place. Store in the fridge once the jar has been opened.

Notes

  • Use only organic, untreated lemon halves to avoid pesticides in your jam.
  • A 1 teaspoon serving is a standard portion, with 100 teaspoons roughly filling 3 jars.
  • Store unopened jars in a cool, dry place away from sunlight for up to 10 months.
  • Refrigerate after opening and consume within a few weeks for best quality.

Nutrition Information

Calories 33kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1mg (0%) Potassium 24mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 6IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 100 Teaspoon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 33

% Daily Value*

Calories 33kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Potassium 24mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 6IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.