Cherry Jam

"Preserve fresh sweet cherries or sour cherries with this old-fashioned, easy cherry jam recipe! This classic spread is simple, full of sweet cherry flavor, and easy to can in shelf-stable jars. It’s the most delicious way to enjoy the season’s bounty all year long! Why You’ll Love this Recipe: - Simple. This cherry jam recipe with pectin comes together with 4 basic ingredients. It’s sweet and flavorful, allowing the natural taste of the fresh cherries to truly shine. - Shelf-Stable. Properly canning the jars allows you to store the jam at room temperature for up to 8 months. That means that you don’t have utilize valuable freezer space, and you can gift these jars of sweet summer goodness throughout the holiday season (when everyone loves a bright taste of the warmer weather months). - Versatile. Spread the jam on a classic PB&J sandwich, or slather it on slices of Southern cornbread, on your morning toast, on scones, over pancakes, and on a buttermilk biscuit. It’s also great in desserts like these buttery jam thumbprint cookies or bowls of vanilla ice cream."

Preparation Time20 min

Chilling Time12 hr

Cooking Time45 min

Cooking MethodSkillet