– 1 kg 2 lbs pitted cherries, preferably ripe and sweet
– 400-500 grams 1 lb white sugar
– 1 tbsp lemon juice
– 1 tsp vanilla extract — optional
– 1 tbsp butter — optional
– If using pectin — follow the directions on the package, this jam is fine without it
Test the jam: Add a few drops of it to the cold plate. When you touch the cooled jam, it should wrinkle in your fingers, rather than stick or stay runny.