Sour Cherry Jam (No Pectin, Small Batch) Recipe
Make this delicious sour cherry jam without pectin using simple ingredients. Perfect for a small batch, this recipe highlights the natural tartness of cherries, balanced with sugar and enhanced by a touch of vanilla.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 small jar
- Category: Jam
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sour cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, seeds from 1 vanilla bean, or vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine cherries and sugar in a saucepan. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture boils. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, for 20-30 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in vanilla and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool. Transfer to sterilized jars and refrigerate.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen sour cherries for best results.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
- Adjust sugar to taste if using sweeter cherries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg