How to make Sour Cherry Preserves | Tart Cherries Recipe

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides a natural sweetness with potential health benefits.

pectin

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Cornstarch is a cost-effective thickening agent.

Wash sour cherries thoroughly and remove stems and pits.

Combine sour cherries and lemon juice in a large pot.

Add sugar to the pot and stir until well mixed.

Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes to allow the cherries to release juices.

Add pectin and salt to the pot, stirring to combine.

Heat the mixture over medium heat until it comes to a boil, stirring frequently.

Boil for 1-2 minutes, continuing to stir.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Pour the mixture into sterilized jars, leaving some headspace.

Seal jars with lids and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

Remove jars from water and let cool completely on a clean towel.

Check seals after 24 hours; store any unsealed jars in the refrigerator.

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