Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our delectable Cherry Almond Jam, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This exquisite jam is crafted from plump, juicy cherries, capturing their vibrant red hue and sweet-tart essence. Harmoniously blended with the nutty richness of almonds, a touch of zesty lemon, and a hint of aromatic vanilla, this jam strikes a perfect balance between sweet and tangy. Spread it generously on your favorite toast, scones, or pancakes for a delightful breakfast or brunch. Swirl it into yogurt or oatmeal for a nutritious and flavorful start to your day. Elevate your cheeseboard with a dollop of Cherry Almond Jam, pairing it with sharp cheddar or creamy brie for a sophisticated appetizer. It's also an excellent glaze for roasted chicken or pork, adding a touch of sweetness and a pop of color to your main course.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHERRY ALMOND JAM
Homemade jam makes a great, thoughtful Christmas gift that's budget-friendly and tastes like cherry pie on your toast! Includes step-by-step directions with photos.
Provided by Rachel Hanawalt
Categories Canning
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- After thawing cherries, drain and set juices aside.
- Finely chop the cherries with a knife and then combine them in a saucepan with the pectin, almond liqueur, and the lemon juice.
- Bring the cherries to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent burning, then add the sugar and return the mixture to a boil. Boil the jam at a hard boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly, and then remove from the heat.
- Dip your ladle and funnel into your boiling water for approximately 1 minute to ensure they are sterile. Next, ladle the jam into warm, sterilized canning jars. Be sure not to touch the insides of the jars and resist the temptation to lick your fingers throughout the process (this part will be difficult). This will ensure that you create a sterile environment within the jars by the time you're done.
- Next, clean the rims of your jars with a paper towel that you dipped into boiling water. If there is jam on the rims of the jars when you place the lid on top, it can compromise the integrity of the seal.
- Now you'll get ready to sterilize your lids in the small saucepan of hot water. You'll want to be careful not to boil the lids, as this can damage the seals (I know, there are so many things to remember when you're canning), so bring the water to a boil first, remove from the heat, and then place the lids inside. Wait 5 minutes before using, so that the heat has time to work it's bacteria-killing magic. Next, remove the lids with the magnetic lid grabber, being sure not to touch the bottoms of the lids, and place them on the jars.
- Finally, place your rings on your jars. Now comes the tricky part - you will screw the ring on until it is just tight, and then go back the other direction about one-eighth of an inch, or a couple of millimeters, loosening the ring a bit. This is very important - don't skip this step! This will allow some air to escape the jars while you're boiling them, and then create a vacuum as they cool, sealing the jars.
- Place the jars into the boiling hot water bath (or large pot) using your jar grabber. Bring the water to a full boil, place the lid on the pot, and set your timer for 10 minutes. I used too small of a pot, because I'm too cheap to buy a larger one, so water spilled all over my stove... I don't recommend doing this.
- After the jars have boiled (or have been "processed") for ten minutes, remove them from the pot using your grabber again and place them upright on some dish towels to cool. You will need to let them rest for 24 hours, so pick a place where they won't be in the way, and won't be a temptation for little hands or curious pets. That said, I do encourage you to crack open a jar early! You will just need to store it in the refrigerator after it has been opened.
- Once 24-hours have elapsed remove all the rings from your jars. This will prevent moisture from forming around the edge of the lid and ensure the integrity of your seal. Your jars are now ready to store in a cool, dark place, such as your pantry or your basement. They will keep for 12 months. Once a jar is open, it will keep in the refrigerator for 1 month. When storing an opened jar, use one of your rings to keep the lid on tight.
CHEWY ALMOND AND CHERRY THUMBPRINT COOKIES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spread the almond flour on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and toasted, 10 to 15 minutes. Immediately add it to a medium bowl to cool for 5 minutes. Line the baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper and set aside.
- Add the coconut sugar, honey, limoncello, lemon zest, salt and egg to the toasted flour. Using a rubber spatula, stir until well combined and evenly moistened. Scoop heaping 1-tablespoon scoops of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 1 inch between each. Flatten slightly with the palm of your hand, then make a small indent in the center of each cookie using your thumb. Fill each indent with 1/2 teaspoon cherry jam. Bake until golden brown and just set, 15 to 17 minutes. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
CHERRY ALMOND PRESERVES
This recipe came from my mother-in-law. It's very old-fashioned-in fact, the friend who gave it to her used to cook it up on an old wood stove. With all the cherry orchards here in Bitterroot Valley, I make two batches of these preserves each summer. (I get the cherries from a nearby cannery by the gallons!) My family likes them on fresh bread, muffins, pancakes and even ice cream-the consistency's similar to a topping. I have to be careful, though, and ration the jars out or they'd be the first thing to disappear from the root cellar! Both my husband and I serve as 4-H leaders. We have three children-girls 16 and 14 and a son who's 12.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 11 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a stockpot, bring cherries and water to a boil; boil 15 minutes. , Stir in sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Boil 4 minutes. Stir in pectin. Continue to boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. , Remove from heat; skim off foam. Stir in extract. Ladle hot mixture into 11 hot 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 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
OVER-THE-TOP CHERRY JAM
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
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.
SURE.JELL CHERRY-ALMOND JAM
We love cherry-almond everything: candles, soap, hand cream-you name it. But this SURE.JELL Cherry-Almond Jam is the only thing we'll put on our muffins!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 3h
Yield About 7 (1-cup) jars or 112 servings, 1 Tbsp. each
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
- Finely chop or grind cherries; place in 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Add liqueur and lemon juice; mix well.
- Stir pectin into prepared fruit mixture in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
- Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 0 g
CHERRY ALMOND BARS
Steps:
- HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Line bottom and sides of 8 x 8-inch pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan. Coat lightly with no-stick cooking spray.
- STIR together flour, brown sugar and salt until mixed. Add oil, water and almond extract. Combine with fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat evenly in bottom of prepared pan.
- BAKE 15 minutes.
- SPREAD preserves evenly over warm crust. Mix almonds, brown sugar and oil until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over top of preserves.
- BAKE 20 minutes. Cool completely. Lift out of pan using foil. Cut into 16 bars. Store in refrigerator.
CHERRY ALMOND JAM
Make and share this Cherry Almond Jam recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Cherries
Time 1h
Yield 6 half pints, about
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients except sugar in a large saucepan.
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Add sugar, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
- Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat.
- Skin foam.
- Ladle into clean, hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.
- Seal.
- Process in a Boiling water bath for 10 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet.
CHERRY ALMOND CRISP
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8 individual crisps
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Start with the crumb mixture. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg.
- Cut the cold butter into pieces. Add the butter to the bowl and use a fork or pastry blender to cut it into the flour mixture. The mixture should resemble a moist, coarse meal. Add the slivered almonds and combine thoroughly.
- Place the still-frozen cherries in a bowl, add the remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, cornstarch and almond extract and gently stir the cherries to combine.
- Divide the cherries between 8 ramekins (about 1/2 cup each). Top with the crumb mixture, evening out the surface.
- Bake until the topping is crisp and golden brown, about 45 minutes. If the topping appears underdone, continue baking in 10 minute increments until it's done.
- To serve: Add the heavy cream and granulated sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and whip. Keep in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Serve the individual crisps warm or at room temperature with a dollop of freshly whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
CHERRY ALMOND JAM
Make and share this Cherry Almond Jam recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 6 half pints
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Finely chop cherries.
- In a large stainless or enamel pot add cherries, liqueur and lemon juice.
- Bring to a boil stirring frequently.
- Add sugar stirring until dissolved.
- Return to a rolling boil, stir in the pectin to dissolve and boil for 1 min stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and skim.
- Ladle into clean hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head space.
- Process 10 minutes in a boiling water bath at altitudes up to 1000 feet.
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe cherries. This will ensure the best flavor and texture in your jam.
- Pit the cherries before cooking. This can be done with a cherry pitter or by hand. If you are using a cherry pitter, be sure to remove all of the pits, as even a few can make your jam bitter.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to make your jam. This will help to prevent the jam from scorching.
- Cook the jam over medium heat, stirring frequently. This will help to prevent the jam from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning.
- Use a candy thermometer to measure the temperature of the jam. This will help you to know when the jam is ready.
- Process the jars of jam in a boiling water bath. This will help to seal the jars and prevent spoilage.
Conclusion:
Cherry almond jam is a delicious and versatile spread that can be used on toast, biscuits, muffins, and more. It is also a great way to use up fresh cherries when they are in season. With a little time and effort, you can easily make your own cherry almond jam at home. So next time you have a batch of fresh cherries, give this recipe a try!
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