Iranian local cherry Jam🍒 Homemade Recipe from Fresh Cherries/Traditional Recipe from our village

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 pit the cherries, then chop them coarsely.

Combine the chopped cherries and sugar in a large bowl and let sit for 1 hour to release juices.

Add lemon juice and vanilla extract to the cherry mixture.

Stir in pectin and salt, mixing thoroughly.

Transfer the mixture to a large pot and heat over medium heat.

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly for about 10 minutes.

Check the consistency by placing a spoonful on a cold plate; it should set after a minute.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before jarring.

Pour the jam into sterilized jars, leaving some space at the top.

Seal the jars tightly and let cool completely at room temperature.

Cooking Techniques

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