Cherry Almond Jam
A delightful blend of sweet cherries and almond liqueur, perfect for spreading on toast or serving with cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 36 ounces pitted sweet cherries, chopped
- 3/4 cup almond liqueur
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
- 4 1/2 cups sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your jars: Start by sterilizing your jars and lids by boiling them in water for about 10 minutes.
- Chop the cherries: Rinse and pit the cherries, then chop them into smaller pieces.
- Mix it up: In a large pot, combine the chopped cherries and lemon juice, and bring to a boil.
- Add the pectin: Sprinkle in the powdered fruit pectin while stirring continuously, then return to a boil.
- Sweeten the deal: Gradually add the sugar while stirring and boil until dissolved.
- Pour in the almond liqueur: Stir it in for added flavor.
- Test for readiness using the gel test on a cold plate.
- Ladle the jam into sterilized jars, leaving space at the top.
- Seal and cool the jars at room temperature.
Notes
For variations, consider adding spices or other fruits. Be sure to check sealing methods for longer shelf life.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cherry jam, almond jam, homemade jam, canning recipes, fruit preserves