Super Easy Cherry Jam Recipe

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.

Thaw the frozen cherries and cut them in half.

Put the cherries in a pot with a little bit of water.

Boil the cherries for about 10 minutes.

Add the sugar to the pot and stir well.

Lower the heat and let the mixture boil for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently.

Remove the pot from heat and stir in the Sanjerine liquor.

Allow the jam to cool before transferring it to a mason jar.

Store the jam in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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