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Sour Cherry Jam
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Sour Cherry Jam

Sweet and a little tart, this easy sour cherry jam tastes like pie filling in the best way. Slather it on toast or swirl it into yogurt.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Spreads & Sauces
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Paige Adams

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh sour cherries pitted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Combine the cherries, sugar and lemon juice in a large saucepan over medium heat. Slowly bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, continuing to stir, until the jam has thickened.
  • The jam will keep thickening as it cools. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Recipe makes about 1 cup jam.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 523mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 79g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg