Description

Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Small Batch Cherry Jam – No Pectin Needed! This vibrant jam captures the natural sweetness of fresh cherries, making it a perfect spread for toast, a topping for desserts, or an ingredient in various dishes. With just four simple ingredients, you can create a luscious cherry preserve that showcases the fruit’s flavor without any complicated processes. Enjoy the satisfaction of crafting your own jam at home while keeping it free from preservatives and additives. Ideal for those with an abundance of cherries, this easy recipe allows you to savor summer’s bounty all year long.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups pitted cherries
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup honey
2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Chop the pitted cherries into small pieces.
In a medium pot, combine chopped cherries, sugar, honey, and lemon juice.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring often.
Use a potato masher to mash the softened cherries slightly, aiming for a mix of chunkiness and smoothness.
Test for thickness; if it leaves a 'wake' on a spoon, it's ready!
Remove from heat and ladle into clean jars using a funnel.
Wipe jar rims with a wet paper towel, secure lids, and let cool before refrigerating.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tbsp (20g)
Calories: 50
Sugar: 12g
Sodium: 0mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in spices like cinnamon or vanilla. This method works well with other fruits like strawberries or blueberries—just adjust sugar levels based on sweetness.