Reçel Qeshie Që Të Kënaq Shpirtin | Cherry Jam

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

pectin

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Cornstarch thickens the jam at a lower cost.

vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla essence provides similar flavor at a lower price.

cinnamon

💰Cheaper: nutmeg

Nutmeg offers a different but pleasant spice alternative.

Wash and pit the cherries, then chop them coarsely.

Combine 2 kg of cherries and 100 ml of water in a large pot over medium heat.

Cook the mixture until the cherries soften, about 10 minutes.

Add sugar to the mixture, stirring until dissolved.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.

Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.

Continue to cook until the jam thickens, checking the consistency periodically.

Pour the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving some headspace.

Seal the jars tightly and ensure they are hermetically sealed.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary