Description
You’re going to love this one—imagine the burst of flavors, the vibrant textures, and that secret twist that makes this recipe absolutely irresistible; trust me, you need to try this ASAP!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups dark sweet cherries, pitted and chopped (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 2½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped (or 3 teaspoons vanilla extract)
- 1 packet low-sugar pectin (about 49g)
Instructions
- Pit and coarsely chop cherries. Double-check for rogue pits.
- In a large pot, stir together cherries, lemon juice, pectin, vanilla (beans or extract), and 1/4 cup sugar.
- Bring mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the remaining sugar and return to a rolling boil. Boil exactly 1 minute, then remove from heat.
- Skim off any foam and let the jam cool slightly before jarring.
Notes
For freezer jam, boil for only 45 seconds, let cool completely, and store in freezer-safe containers. Want it shelf-stable? Process filled jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes and store in a cool pantry for up to 18 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Preserves
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cherry, jam, vanilla, summer, preserve