Best-Ever Cherry Jam
Recipe information
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Cooking:
25 min.
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Servings per container:
2
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Ingredients for - Best-Ever Cherry Jam

1. 4 c. cherries, pitted and roughly chopped  -
2. 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar -
3. Pinch of kosher salt -
4. 2 tbsp. amaretto liqueur (optional) -

How to cook deliciously - Best-Ever Cherry Jam

1. Stage

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cherries, sugar, salt, and 1 tablespoon cold water.

2. Stage

Bring mixture up to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until cherries begin to break down, 12 to 15 minutes. 

3. Stage

 If using, add amaretto and continue to cook until mixture has thickened and leaves a trail behind your spoon when you stir, 2 to 5 minutes more. 

4. Stage

When jam has thickened and reached between 215° and 220°, remove from heat and transfer to a clean glass jar. Let cool completely before covering and refrigerating.