Small Batch Cherry Jam Recipe: Perfect for Any Occasion (Print Version)

Learn how to make a delicious small batch cherry jam with simple ingredients. Perfect for breakfast or gifting. Easy recipe for beginners!

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 10 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 2 Jars
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegan, Gluten-Free

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
04 - 1 packet of pectin (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Rinse, pit, and chop the cherries to ensure even cooking.
02 - Cook cherries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
03 - Bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer while stirring for 20-25 minutes until the mix thickens.
04 - Test jam on a cold plate. When set, pour into sterilized jars, seal, and cool.

# Notes:

01 - Use frozen cherries if fresh ones aren't available.|Adjust sweetness based on cherry ripeness.

# Tools You'll Need:

01 - saucepan
02 - spatula
03 - cherry pitter
04 - jar funnel

# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):

Calories: 50
Total Fat: 0
Total Carbohydrate: 13
Protein: 0.5

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