Very Cherry Cherry Jam

Very Cherry Cherry Jam

75 min

Easy Homemade Cherry Jam made with just three ingredients! This jam recipe is a great way to use fresh cherries when they're in season.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pitted cherries
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • juice ½ lemon

Directions

  1. 1

    Cut the pitted washed cherries in half.

  2. 2

    In a medium/large pot add the cherries, sugar and lemon juice, stir to combine. Let sit for 1-2 hours.

  3. 3

    Cook on low/medium heat uncovered, stirring often for 45-60 minutes. If you prefer a smoother jam, blend part or all the jam with either a hand blender or machine blender. If still watery then continue to cook until thickened. Check for doneness by placing a 1/2 teaspoon of jam on a plate, tilting it should be thick and not run quickly down the plate.

  4. 4

    Pour the jam into a clean glass jar leaving ¼ inch boarder, close tightly and let cool, then refrigerate. Enjoy!