Cherry Almond Jam Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🥘 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🥗 Prep Time: 10 minutes
👨🍳 Servings: 6 half pints
🌟 Rating: 4 (2 reviews)
Description:
Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Cherry Almond Jam with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for canning, this jam bursts with the flavors of sweet cherries and tangy lemon, complemented by a hint of almond. Whether you spread it on toast, pair it with cheese, or dollop it onto desserts, this jam is sure to elevate any culinary creation.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups sweet cherries, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 cups sugar
- 1 tbsp almond liqueur (optional)
- 4 1/2 tbsp pectin
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Finely chop cherries. |
| 2 | In a large stainless or enamel pot, combine cherries, almond liqueur (if using), and lemon juice. |
| 3 | Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. |
| 4 | Add sugar to the pot, stirring until fully dissolved. |
| 5 | Once sugar is dissolved, return the mixture to a rolling boil. Stir in the pectin and continue to boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. |
| 6 | Remove the pot from heat and skim off any foam that has formed on the surface. |
| 7 | Ladle the hot jam into clean, hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace at the top. |
| 8 | Wipe the jar rims clean and place lids on jars, tightening until fingertip tight. |
| 9 | Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes if you’re at an altitude up to 1000 feet. Adjust processing time for higher altitudes as necessary. |
| 10 | Carefully remove jars from the water bath and allow them to cool completely before storing. |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 742.5
- Fat Content: 0.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 33.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 192.5g
- Fiber Content: 5g
- Sugar Content: 171.7g
- Protein Content: 1.9g
Keywords:
Canning, Easy, Cherry Almond Jam, Homemade Jam, Fruit Preserve, Quick Recipe
Now, get ready to savor the taste of summer with every spoonful of this delicious Cherry Almond Jam! 🍒🥄