Ingredients for Sour Cherry Jam
- Sour Cherries
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- Liquid Fruit Pectin
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
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How to Make Sour Cherry Jam
- Wash, stem, and pit 4 cups of sour cherries.
- Roughly chop the pitted cherries into small pieces.
- Combine the chopped cherries and 3 cups of granulated sugar in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil hard for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in 1 pouch (1.75 oz) of liquid pectin.
- Return to a boil and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of almond extract.
- Skim off any foam from the surface.
- Ladle the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
- Wipe the rims of the jars clean, place lids and rings on the jars, and process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes (adjust processing time based on your altitude).
- Allow the jars to cool completely. You should hear a popping sound as the jars seal. Check seals by pressing down on the center of each lid. If the lid doesn't flex, it's sealed.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
1009g
Fat
0g
Carbs
87g
