Cherry Vanilla Jam
Cherry Vanilla Jam is a delightful blend of sweet dark cherries and fragrant vanilla, creating a luscious spread that’s perfect for any occasion. This versatile jam can elevate your breakfast toast, enhance desserts, or even serve as a unique gift. Whether you’re a canning expert or simply looking to preserve seasonal fruit, this easy-to-follow recipe is sure to impress. With a low-sugar option and simple ingredients, you can enjoy the rich flavors of summer all year round.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 servings (30 tablespoons) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups sweet dark cherries (about 2.5 lbs)
- 2 1/2 cups white sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 vanilla bean (or 3 teaspoons vanilla extract)
- 1 packet low-sugar pectin (49 g)
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the cherries under cool water before removing the stems and pits.
- In a large pot, combine prepared cherries, lemon juice, vanilla bean seeds (or extract), and white sugar. Heat over medium until boiling, stirring regularly.
- Once boiling, stir in the low-sugar pectin and continue boiling for an additional 5-10 minutes until reaching your desired thickness.
- If canning, sterilize jars in hot water beforehand. Fill each jar with hot jam, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace. Clean the rims before sealing with lids.
- Process jars in a boiling water bath for about 10 minutes to ensure proper sealing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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