Best 6 Best Cherry Preserves Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful world of cherry preserves, a timeless culinary creation that captures the essence of summer's vibrant flavors. These luscious preserves, bursting with the natural sweetness of cherries, offer a versatile addition to your pantry, elevating various culinary creations from breakfast to dessert. Whether you prefer a classic, straightforward recipe or one infused with unique spices and herbs, this article presents a delectable array of cherry preserve recipes that cater to diverse preferences. From traditional methods using simple ingredients to innovative variations incorporating unique flavor combinations, these recipes provide a delightful journey through the realm of cherry preserves. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and discover the endless possibilities that these delectable treats have to offer. Explore the collection of recipes and find the perfect one to suit your culinary desires, ensuring a delightful experience with every spoonful.

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CHERRY PRESERVES



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Make this while the fruit is in season. The cherries are abundant, reasonably priced, and ripe with flavor. Use only cherries with no blemishes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 4 half-pint jars

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 pounds red or yellow cherries, stemmed and pitted
2 cups plus 6 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, (1 lemon)

Steps:

  • Place a round wire rack in the bottom of a large stockpot. The rack should fit as snugly as possible and should stand 1/2 to 1 inch above the bottom of the pot. Stand the four jars on the rack, and add the lids; it's not necessary to add the screw bands. Fill pot with enough water to cover jars by 1 to 2 inches; an additional 1 to 2 inches of space should remain below the rim of the pot so the water doesn't overflow. Bring water to a simmer (180 degrees) let lids and jars simmer 10 minutes or until you're ready to fill them. Place four small plates in the freezer.
  • In a medium stockpot, combine the cherries, 1/4 cup sugar, and lemon juice; place over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in one-third of the remaining sugar, and cook, stirring, until it has dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the sugar in two more batches, stirring each batch until sugar has dissolved.
  • Bring the mixture to a full boil, and cook, stirring frequently, 10 minutes. Place a candy thermometer in mixture, and cook, stirring frequently, until temperature registers 220 degrees. 30 to 40 minutes. While cooking, skim any foam that floats to the surface.
  • With the temperature at 220 degrees, perform a gel test: Remove one of the plates from the freezer, and place a spoonful of the jam on it. Return the plate to freezer, and wait 1 minute. Remove plate from freezer, and gently nudge the edge of the jam with one finger. If the jam is ready, it will wrinkle slightly when pushed. If it is not ready, it will be too thin to wrinkle. If the jam does not wrinkle on the first attempt, cook 2 or 3 minutes more, and repeat the gel test.
  • Once the jam has gelled properly, remove stockpot from heat. Using canning tongs, remove a jar from the simmering water, and empty the water back into the stockpot. Place the jar on a clean surface, and insert a canning funnel. Using a ladle, pour the jam through the funnel into the jar; fill to within 1/4 inch of the rim. Remove the funnel; wipe the rim with a clean damp towel. Using the tongs, lift a lid from the hot water; place lid, sealant side down, on the filled jar. Screw down the band, and tighten firmly, being careful not to force it. With the tongs, stand filled jar in simmering water. Repeat with the remaining jam and jars, making sure jars aren't touching sides of pot and are spaced 1 inch apart.
  • Raise the heat to high, cover stockpot, and bring water to a boil. Process jars in boiling water for 10 minutes. Using tongs, transfer jars to a wire rack to cool completely. Store jam in a cool, dark place up to 1 year.

OVER-THE-TOP CHERRY JAM



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We live in Door County, an area known for its wonderful tart cherries. This beautiful, sweet jam makes lovely gifts. -Karen Haen, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2-1/2 pounds fresh tart cherries, pitted
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
1/2 teaspoon butter
4-3/4 cups sugar

Steps:

  • In a food processor, cover and process cherries in batches until finely chopped. Transfer to a Dutch oven; stir in pectin and butter. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. , Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into 6 hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

BEST CHERRY PRESERVES



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I made this a lot of years with fresh cherries from our tree. Cherries were very tart, but made the best preserves.

Provided by Melaine

Categories     Cherries

Time 1h

Yield 3 pints, 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lbs cherries, pitted (6 cups)
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box pectin
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon butter
3 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Sterilize your jars and keep them hot while you're cooking the preserves.
  • Place cherries in a large, heavy duty dutch oven.
  • Combine pectin with 1/4 cup sugar; stir into cherries, Add butter.
  • Bring to a full boil, stirring, over high heat.
  • Add 3 more cups sugar and return to a boil , stirring constantly, boil 1 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; skim off foam.
  • Immediately spoon preserves into 3 one pint sterilized jars, leaving 1/4" headspace.
  • Wipe the sealing surface of the jars with a clean paper towel, dampened with hot water, to remove any preserves or sugar crystals.
  • Place lids and screw on bands fingertip tight.
  • Process in a boiling water bath for at least ten minutes, depending upon your altitude.
  • When the jars have been processed in boiling water for the recommended time, turn off the heat and remove the canner lid; wait 5 minutes. Remove jars from canner using a jar lifter and keeping jars upright. Carefully place them directly onto a towel or cake cooling rack to protect your countertop, leaving at least one inch of space between the jars during cooling. Avoid placing the jars on a cold surface or in a cold draft.
  • After jars have cooled undisturbed for 24 hours, remove ring bands from sealed jars. Put any unsealed jars in the refrigerator and use first.

PRESERVED CHERRIES



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Preserve sweet or sour cherries to remind you of summer all year round. Easy to make, keeps well all winter, and makes a great gift for friends and family.

Provided by LenaM

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Jams and Jellies Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 pounds fresh cherries, stems removed
4 cups water
¾ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Inspect 8 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water for 10 minutes to sterilize. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  • Fill sterilized jars with cherries up to the "neck" of the jar.
  • Pour water into a large pan and bring to a boil. Add sugar and keep boiling until sugar dissolves. Pour hot simple syrup over cherries into the jars up to 1/8-inch from the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any spills. Top with lids and tightly screw on rings.
  • Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Let rest for 24 hours without moving the jars. Gently press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1.8 mg, Sugar 17.5 g

SOUR CHERRY PRESERVES



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Fruit     Condiment     Cherry     Summer     Edible Gift     Gourmet

Yield Makes 7 or 8 (1/2-pint) jars

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 lb sour cherries, stemmed and pitted, reserving 3 tablespoons pits
5 cups sugar
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 (1 3/4-oz) box plus 3 tablespoons lower- sugar powdered pectin
Special equipment: a cherry pitter; cheesecloth; a candy thermometer; 8 (1/2-pint) canning jars with lids and screw bands

Steps:

  • Toss together cherries, sugar, and lemon juice in a large bowl.
  • Wrap cherry pits in a paper towel and crack them with a rolling pin or pestle just enough to extract inner white kernels. Discard outer shells and tie white kernels in a cheesecloth bag. Stir bag into cherry mixture and chill, covered, at least 8 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Sterilize jars and lids .
  • Pour cherries with liquid and cheesecloth bag into a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot (sugar will not be completely dissolved). Bring to a rolling boil over moderate heat, then boil, uncovered, stirring frequently, 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer cherries with a slotted spoon to a sieve set over a bowl to catch juice. Drain cherries 5 minutes, then add juice from bowl to juice in pot.
  • Drain jars upside down on a clean kitchen towel 1 minute, then invert. Divide cherries among jars using a slotted spoon.
  • Return juice in pot to a rolling boil, skimming off any foam. Continue boiling until juice registers 220 to 224°F on thermometer, 7 to 10 minutes. Discard cheesecloth bag.
  • Gradually add pectin, whisking constantly. Return juice to a rolling boil, then boil, skimming off any foam, 1 minute. Ladle juice into jars, leaving 1/4 inch of space at top, then run a thin knife between fruit and jar to eliminate air bubbles.
  • Seal, process, and store filled jars , boiling preserves in jars 10 minutes.
  • Let preserves stand in jars at least 1 day for flavors to develop.

SOUR CHERRY PRESERVES



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Tart fruit makes wonderful jam to enjoy all year long.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 3 half-pint jars

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 pounds fresh sour cherries, without blemishes, stemmed and pitted
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, (1 lemon)

Steps:

  • Place a round wire rack in the bottom of a large stockpot. The rack should fit as snugly as possible and should stand 1/2 to 1 inch above the bottom of the pot. Stand the three jars on the rack, and add the lids; it is not necessary to add the screw bands. Fill the pot with enough water to cover the jars by 1 to 2 inches; an additional 1 to 2 inches of space should remain below the rim of the pot so the water doesn't overflow. Bring the water to a simmer (180 degrees), and simmer the lids and jars 10 minutes or until you're ready to fill them. Place 4 small plates in the freezer.
  • In a medium stockpot, combine sour cherries, 1/4 cup sugar, and lemon juice; place over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until sugar has dissolved, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in one-third of remaining sugar, and cook, stirring, until it has dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Add sugar in two more batches, stirring each batch until sugar has dissolved.
  • Bring the mixture to a full boil, and cook, stirring frequently, 10 minutes. Place a candy thermometer in the mixture, and cook, stirring frequently, until the temperature registers 220 degrees. 30 to 40 minutes. While cooking, skim any foam that floats to the surface.
  • With the temperature at 220 degrees. perform a gel test: Remove one of the plates from the freezer, and place a spoonful of the jam on it. Return the plate to the freezer, and wait 1 minute. Remove plate from freezer, and gently nudge the edge of the jam with one finger. If the jam is ready, it will wrinkle slightly when pushed. If it is not ready, it will be too thin to wrinkle. If the jam does not wrinkle on the first attempt, cook two or three minutes more, and repeat the gel test.
  • Once the jam has gelled properly, remove stockpot from heat. Using canning tongs, remove a jar from the simmering water, and empty the water back into the stockpot. Place the jar on a clean surface, and insert a canning funnel. Using a ladle, pour the jam through the funnel into the jar; fill to within 1/4 inch of the rim. Remove the funnel; wipe rim with a clean damp towel. Using tongs, lift a lid from the hot water; place lid, sealant side down, on the filled jar. Screw down the band, and tighten firmly, being careful not to force it. With the tongs, stand the filled jar in simmering water. Repeat with the remaining jam and jars, making sure the jars aren't touching sides of pot and are spaced 1 inch apart.
  • Raise the heat to high, cover stockpot, and bring the water to a boil. Process jars in the boiling water for 10 minutes. Using the canning tongs, transfer the jars to a wire rack to cool completely. Let jars stand 24 hours. Check cooled jars for slight indentation in the lid that indicates a vacuum seal. Store jam in a cool, dark place up to 1 year.
  • Use only two cups sugar, and add one cup of juice from the thawed cherries in step two.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor.
  • Wash the cherries thoroughly before pitting them.
  • Use a cherry pitter to remove the pits from the cherries.
  • Combine the cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and pectin in a large saucepan.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the preserves have thickened.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the preserves cool slightly.
  • Pour the preserves into sterilized jars and seal the jars tightly.
  • Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
  • Let the jars cool completely before storing them in a cool, dark place.

Conclusion:

Cherry preserves are a delicious and versatile way to enjoy cherries. They can be used as a spread on toast or pancakes, as a filling for pies and tarts, or as a topping for ice cream or yogurt. They are also a great addition to gift baskets and holiday dinners. With a little time and effort, you can easily make your own cherry preserves at home. So next time you have a batch of fresh cherries, be sure to try this recipe. You won't be disappointed!

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