Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Canning and Preserving Recipes Jams and Jellies Recipes BC Cherry Jam 4.4 (49) 44 Reviews 11 Photos When fresh cherries are in season, we preserve them to enjoy all year. This jam is sweet and can be also made as a light version with sugar-free pectin and Splenda®. Recipe by Pepper Updated on September 21, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 11 11 11 11 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 40 Yield: 4 half pints Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 3 cups pitted, chopped fresh cherries ½ cup unsweetened apple juice 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 (2 ounce) packages powdered fruit pectin 3 cups white sugar 4 half pint canning jars with lids and rings Directions Place cherries, apple juice, lemon juice, and pectin into a large saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, and mix in the sugar. Cook the jam at a rolling boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim off any foam. Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the cherry jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings. Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes, or the time as recommended by your county Extension agent. Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 67 Calories 0g Fat 17g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 40 Calories 67 % Daily Value * Total Fat 0g 0% Sodium 0mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 17g Protein 0g Vitamin C 1mg 5% Calcium 2mg 0% Iron 0mg 1% Potassium 29mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved