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Tart cherry jam in a jar
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Tart Cherry Jam

Tart Cherry Jam Recipe - jam made from sour cherries that taste fresh and has a jelly like texture. Use it as a filling for donuts, cakes or add to yogurt parfaits or on top of pancakes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: tart cherry jam
Servings: 3 jars

Ingredients

  • 1 kg pitted sour cherries
  • 600 grams sugar
  • 1 tbsp pectin + 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
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Instructions

  • In a deep pot combine the sour cherries and sugar. Bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl combine the pectin and sugar. Add to the jam, stir and cook for 3 more minutes.
  • Fill hot clean jars with jam and close the lids.
  • Sterilize in a canning pot for 15 minutes. Keep for up to 1 year in a cool and dry place.

Nutrition

Calories: 1004kcal | Carbohydrates: 258g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 740mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 243g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg