TART CHERRY JAM
This recipe has won two blue ribbons for me at State Fairs. I first entered it in the Minnesota State Fair when I lived there. Now that I live in Florida, I entered it here this year and won first place. The cherries are key!
Provided by Chris Lidberg
Categories Other Breakfast
Time 4h45m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Wash Cherries
- 2. Remove stems and pits from cherries
- 3. Chop Cherries
- 4. Place exact amount of cherries (4 Cups) into a 6 or 8 quart saucepan.
- 5. Measure exact amount of sugar into a separate bowl and set aside.
- 6. Stir 1 box of pectin into fruit, and add 1/2 tsp. of butter.
- 7. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly.
- 8. Stir in sugar quickly. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- 9. Ladle quickly into prepared jars, filling to 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 needed. Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 minutes. Remove jars from canner and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lid with finger. If lid springs back, lid is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.
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Ramzan Mehroz
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tart cherries, but I actually really liked this jam. It's not too tart and it has a really nice flavor.
Kayem Islam
[email protected]This is the best tart cherry jam recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.
Lorisha Osman
[email protected]This jam is delicious! I love the tart cherry flavor. It's the perfect addition to my morning toast.
Saira Sajid
[email protected]I love this jam! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've been putting it on everything from toast to yogurt to pancakes.
Madan Ale
[email protected]This jam is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Sayla Hq
[email protected]I made this jam for my family and they all loved it! It's the perfect addition to our breakfast table.
Sumit Karki
[email protected]This is the best tart cherry jam I've ever had! I love the way the tartness of the cherries balances out the sweetness of the sugar.
Levi Wilson (ADbeeeOG)
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my jam turned out too runny. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Malikaliraza malikaliraza
[email protected]This jam is delicious! The tart cherries give it a unique flavor that I really enjoyed.
Carol Henry
[email protected]I love this jam! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and it's so easy to make. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.
Christine Hall
[email protected]This jam is a bit too tart for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be great on pancakes or waffles.
Sami khalid
[email protected]I've never made jam before, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The jam has a beautiful red color and a wonderful flavor.
Sammy Fordyce
[email protected]This tart cherry jam is absolutely delicious! I love the sweet and tart flavor, and it's the perfect consistency. I used it on toast, and it was amazing.