GRANDMA COOKED WALNUT CHERRY JAM IN THE FOREST

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness while reducing refined sugar.

pectin

🥗Healthier: chia seeds

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Chia seeds provide natural thickening without added chemicals.

Wash and pit the cherries, then chop them coarsely.

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.

Combine the cherries, walnuts, sugar, and lemon juice in a large pot.

Add water and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.

Stir in vanilla extract and cinnamon, mixing well.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before transferring to jars.

Seal jars while hot and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes for preservation.

Cooking Techniques

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