How to make cherry jam at home

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.

Combine cherries and ½ cup water in a large pot over medium heat.

Cook the mixture until it reaches the required concentration, removing any foam to clarify the jam.

Add 400g sugar and ½ tsp citric acid, stirring until dissolved.

When it reaches the required concentration, remove from the heat.

Add ¼ tsp vanilla extract and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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