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How To Preserve Cherries - Low Sugar

How to preserve cherries - the easiest way of preserving cherries, either sweet or sour, in a low sugar way: only 1 or 2 tablespoons sugar (to taste) per large jar.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 1 jar
Calories: 175 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: German

Ingredients

  • cherries Note
  • 1 -2 tablespoons granulated sugar per jar
  • water
  • large jars about 800 ml/ 24 fl.oz capacity

Instructions

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  1. Clean the jars thoroughly and as instructed above.
  2. Pit the cherries but leave them whole (Note 2).
  3. Place the cherries in the jars leaving about 2.5 cm/ 1 inch of space at the top. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons sugar to each jar (to taste).
  4. Pour water in each jar to completely cover the cherries. Seal the jars.
  5. Can in a canner or water bath (if you don't have a canner). Take a very wide pot. Place a clean, folded kitchen towel inside it. Put as many jars in the pot as they fit, taking care that they don't touch each other. Cover with water and can. Bring the water to a boil and boil the jars for about 15 minutes.
  6. Cool jars: Take them out immediately, place them on kitchen towels, and leave them to cool.
  7. Store cherries in a cool, dark place (I keep them in the cellar). They will keep for a rather long time; the cherries I preserved 2 years ago were still perfect this summer.

Notes

  • A cherry pitter will make your life easier.
  • Make as many jars as you wish; it all depends on how many cherries you have. 
  • A cherry pitter will make your life easier.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1jar Calories 175kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 2g (4%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 38g (76%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1jar

Amount Per Serving

Calories 175

% Daily Value*

Serving 1jar
Calories 175kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 2g 4%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 38g 76%

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