Description
Sweet summer sunshine radiates through homemade Bing Cherry Freezer Jam, capturing pure fruit essence with minimal effort. Small-batch preservation brings garden-fresh flavor directly to your morning toast, delivering simple deliciousness you’ll savor all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups (840 ml) bing cherries, pitted and halved
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
Sweeteners:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) raw honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
Thickening Agents:
- 3 tablespoons (45 g) instant pectin
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Gently crush the halved and pitted bing cherries to release their natural sweetness and vibrant juices.
- Incorporate granulated sugar, stirring until the cherries begin to macerate and create a syrupy consistency.
- Add fresh lemon juice and a delicate sprinkle of salt to enhance the fruit’s natural flavor profile.
- Allow the cherry mixture to rest for 10 minutes, enabling the ingredients to meld and develop depth.
- Gradually introduce instant pectin, whisking continuously to prevent clumping and ensure smooth integration.
- Drizzle raw honey into the mixture, stirring vigorously for 3 full minutes to activate the pectin’s gelling properties.
- Carefully transfer the vibrant jam into sterilized glass containers, maintaining a small air pocket at the top for expansion.
- Secure the lids tightly and let the jam rest at room temperature for 24 hours to set properly.
- After the initial setting period, relocate the jars to the refrigerator for immediate enjoyment or the freezer for extended preservation.
Notes
- Chill cherries before pitting to make the process easier and prevent staining clothes or cutting boards.
- Use fresh, ripe cherries at peak season for maximum flavor and natural sweetness.
- For a lower sugar version, experiment with alternative sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit to reduce overall sugar content.
- Consider adding a splash of almond extract for a deeper, more complex cherry flavor profile that enhances the natural fruitiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 107 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg