Nutrients per serving
- (1 tbsp (15 mL)
- Carbohydrates: 7.5 grams
- Calories: 30
Cherries
Light Sour Cherry Jam
Take advantage of the new light pectin crystals available on the market today to reduce the sugar and capture the natural sweet-tart flavor of Ontario's Sour Cherries in a ruby red jam. Be sure to process the jars in a water bath for extended storage, however they will keep unprocessed in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Cooking Time: About 10 Minutes
Servings: 6 Cups (1.5 L)
Ingredients:
- 3 qt (3L) Ontario Sour Cherries
- 1 box (49g) light fruit pectin crystals
- 3 ¼ cups (800 mL) granulated sugar, divided
- Grated orange rind or chopped ginger in syrup
Preparation:
Pit cherries and finely chop to make 5 cups (1.25 L); leave a few pitted cherries whole, if desired. Place cherries in large heavy metal saucepan. Combine pectin crystals with ¼ cup (50 mL) of the sugar; slowly add to prepared fruit. Cook and stir over high heat until mixture comes to full rolling boil. Stir in remaining sugar. Return to full rolling boil, stirring constantly; boil rapidly; stirring, for 1 min. Remove from heat. Stir and skim for 5 min. Add grated orange rind or chopped ginger in syrup to taste. Pour into warm sterilized jars leaving ¼ in. (5 mm) headspace. Seal with 2 piece metal lids and process in boiling water bath using pectin manufacturer's directions.
