Making your own cherry jam can be a rewarding and delicious experience. This simple guide will take you through the process step by step, ensuring that you create a batch of homemade cherry jam that is bursting with flavor. Whether you have an abundance of cherries or simply love the taste of this sweet and tangy preserve, making cherry jam at home is easier than you might think. Let’s get started!

What You’ll Need

  • 5 cups of fresh cherries
  • 2 ½ cups of granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon of lemon zest
  • 0.25 oz of powdered fruit pectin

Step 1: Preparing the Cherries

Start by washing the cherries thoroughly under cold water. Remove the stems and pits, ensuring you have 5 cups of pitted cherries. You can use a cherry pitter or a sharp knife to remove the pits easily.

Step 2: Cooking the Cherry Jam

In a large saucepan, combine the pitted cherries, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the cherries soften and release their juices, usually around 5-7 minutes.

Step 3: Preparing the Pectin Mixture

In a separate bowl, mix the powdered fruit pectin with ¼ cup of sugar until well combined. This will prevent clumping of the pectin when added to the cherries.

Step 4: Adding Sugar and Pectin

Gradually add the remaining sugar to the cherries, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a full rolling boil. Once it reaches a boil, add the pectin mixture while stirring continuously for an additional minute.

Step 5: Testing for Gel Point

To check if the jam has reached the desired consistency, perform a gel test. Dip a cool metal spoon into the jam mixture and remove it. If the jam coats the back of the spoon and stays in place, it has reached the gel point. If not, continue cooking for a few more minutes and repeat the test.

Step 6: Canning and Preserving

Once the desired consistency is achieved, remove the saucepan from the heat. Let the jam cool for a few minutes, and then carefully ladle it into sterilized jars, leaving about ¼ inch of headspace. Wipe the jar rims clean and seal tightly with lids.

  • If you plan to consume the jam within a few weeks, you can refrigerate the jars without further processing.
  • If you want to preserve the jam for longer shelf life, process the jars in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.

Allow the processed jars to cool completely, and then store them in a cool, dark place. The jam will continue to thicken as it cools and sets.

Enjoy Your Homemade Amarene Jam!

There you have it – a simple guide to making delicious amarene cherry jam at home. Whether you spread it on toast, use it as a filling for pastries, or give it as a thoughtful homemade gift, this cherry jam is sure to bring joy to your taste buds. So grab some fresh cherries and get jamming!

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