Canned Cherries Recipe (Very Easy)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
5 Units
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Calories
1209 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Canned Cherries Recipe (Very Easy)
Description
Canned Cherries Recipe (Very Easy) starts with pitting fresh cherries and soaking them in sugar overnight in the refrigerator to extract juices. The next day, the cherries and their juice are boiled for a short time to develop the syrup and soften the fruit. Sterilizing jars ensures safety and preservation. Filling hot jars with the cooked cherries and sealing them by inverting the jars creates a vacuum seal during cooling, preventing spoilage. The canned cherries can be stored for months in a cool place.
The resulting cherries are sweet, tender, and syrupy, suitable for desserts, toppings, or snacking. This home canning method captures cherry flavor without additives or preservatives. The brief boiling preserves cherry texture while activating the syrup.
Home-canned cherries enable enjoying the fruit beyond the season, especially useful for baking or festive preparations. The recipe's few ingredients and steps make it accessible for beginner preservers.
Ingredients
- 4 qt Cherry
- 1 qt sugar
Instructions
- Remove the pits from the cherries.
- Place the cherries in a large pot and cover them with sugar. Allow them to soak overnight in the fridge to produce a nice juice.
- The next day, bring the cherries to a boil in their own juices and cook them for 5 minutes.
- Sterilize the jars by washing all the jars and lids with hot, soapy water. Next, bake the jars at 215°F until they're completely dry.
- Carefully remove the hot jars from the oven with a kitchen mitt and fill them with the cooked cherries.
- Cover each jar with a lid, flip them upside down, cover them with a towel, and allow them to seal for 4-5 hours at room temperature. Once the sealing process is finished, store the canned cherries in a cool place for up to 6 months. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Units
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1209kcal | 60% |
| Carbohydrates | 310g | 103% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1685mg | 36% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 286g | 572% |
| Vitamin A | 485IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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