🇫🇷 French Cherry Jam recipe: Crystal clear, ruby red whole cherries, sweet and easy

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

pectin

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Cornstarch is a less expensive thickening agent.

vanilla extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla bean

Vanilla bean can enhance flavor at a lower cost.

lemon juice

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Citric acid is a cost-effective alternative for acidity.

Wash and de-stem the cherries.

Pit the cherries using a cherry pitter or chopsticks/straws.

Pour the cherry pulp into a small saucepan.

Add sugar and lemon juice to the saucepan.

Heat over medium-low heat, stirring gently until slightly boiling and sugar is melted.

Cover with baking paper and let cool, then refrigerate overnight.

Heat over medium-high heat, stirring continuously until the jam boils.

Continue cooking for 3 to 5 minutes or until it reaches 105°C, removing foam as necessary.

Remove from heat and immediately pour into sterilized jam jars.

Screw the lids on tightly, turn jars upside down, and let cool before refrigerating.

Cooking Techniques

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