Description
A delightful small batch sour cherry jam infused with the warm essence of vanilla, perfect for breakfasts and desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (about 300g) sour cherries, pitted and fresh or frozen
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 whole vanilla bean, split lengthwise and seeds scraped out (or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) water
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by gathering the sour cherries, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, and water.
- Combine the ingredients in a medium-sized pot, stirring gently to ensure the cherries are coated with sugar.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10–15 minutes, until the cherries soften.
- Add the vanilla once the mixture has thickened, stirring to infuse the flavor.
- Test for doneness by dropping a spoonful on a chilled plate and checking if it holds its shape.
- Jar the jam into sterilized jars, leaving space at the top, and let it cool to room temperature.
Notes
For variations, consider adding spices like cinnamon or experimenting with other fruits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sour cherry jam, homemade jam, small batch jam, vanilla jam, fruit preserves