Cherry Freezer Jam
Quick and easy cherry freezer jam that’s sweet, vibrant, and perfect for spreading on toast, muffins, or pancakes.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Condiments
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons fruit pectin (powdered)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chopped cherries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir well and let sit for 15 minutes to allow juices to release.
- Sprinkle powdered fruit pectin over the cherry mixture and stir thoroughly for 3 minutes until the sugar is dissolved completely.
- Ladle the jam into clean freezer-safe jars or containers, leaving about ½-inch headspace.
- Secure lids tightly, allow jars to stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes to set.
- Place jars into the freezer or refrigerator. Jam can be refrigerated for immediate use or stored in the freezer for longer storage.
Notes
- Use ripe cherries for best flavor and color.
- Thaw jam overnight in the refrigerator before use if frozen.
- Jam keeps in the freezer for up to 12 months.
- After thawing, refrigerate and consume within 3 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cherry freezer jam, no-cook jam, easy jam recipe, cherry preserves
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