Description
This easy homemade cherry jam recipe uses just three ingredients and simple techniques to create a sweet, flavorful preserve in under 30 minutes. Perfect for beginners or seasoned cooks alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½ cups fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash, pit, and chop cherries into small pieces.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, combine cherries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves and cherries release juices (5–7 minutes).
- Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a rolling boil.
- Boil for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until jam thickens and looks glossy.
- Test jam by placing a small amount on a chilled plate—if it wrinkles when pushed, it’s ready.
- Pour hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving ¼-inch headspace. Seal and let cool completely before refrigerating overnight.
Notes
Use a cherry pitter for quick preparation. Frozen cherries may be substituted (thaw and drain first). Always sterilize jars to maximize shelf life.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 62 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.25g
- Cholesterol: 0mg