Cherry Jam Recipe | 3 Ingredients NO Pectin!

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.

Weigh your pitted cherries and adjust the sugar based on the weight.

Combine cherries, sugar, and lemon juice in a pot.

Cook the mixture over medium heat until the cherries soften and the sugar dissolves.

Taste the mixture to adjust sugar if necessary.

Continue cooking until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Dietary