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Very Cherry Cherry Jam

Easy Homemade Cherry Jam made with just three ingredients! This jam recipe is a great way to use fresh cherries when they're in season.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Resting/Chilling Time
3 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 863 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pitted cherries
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • Juice ½ lemon

Instructions

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  1. Cut the pitted washed cherries in half.
  2. In a medium/large pot add the cherries, sugar and lemon juice, stir to combine. Let sit for 1-2 hours.
  3. Cook on low/medium heat uncovered, stirring often for 45-60 minutes. If you prefer a smoother jam, blend part or all the jam with either a hand blender or machine blender. If still watery then continue to cook until thickened. Check for doneness by placing a 1/2 teaspoon of jam on a plate, tilting it should be thick and not run quickly down the plate.
  4. Pour the jam into a clean glass jar leaving ¼ inch boarder, close tightly and let cool, then refrigerate. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Bing cherries and black cherries are great for jam.
  • Homemade cherry jam will keep in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • Or, if you want to can cherry jam it will keep well for 10 to 12 months! You will need canning jars and then follow the steps for sterilizing them. 
  • Yes, you can freeze jam if you want to store it longer. You can store the jam in freezer bags (be sure to squeeze out the air) or in jars. If you use jars be sure to leave space at the top because the jam will expand when it freezes. It will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.

Nutrition Information

Calories 863kcal (43%) Carbohydrates 222g (74%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 1010mg (29%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 208g (416%) Vitamin A 290IU (6%) Vitamin C 32mg (36%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 863

% Daily Value*

Calories 863kcal 43%
Carbohydrates 222g 74%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 1010mg 21%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 208g 416%
Vitamin A 290IU 6%
Vitamin C 32mg 36%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

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