Fresh Bing Cherry Jam Recipes

BC CHERRY JAM

Steps:

• Place cherries, apple juice, lemon juice, and pectin into a large saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, and mix in the sugar. Cook the jam at a rolling boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the cherry jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes, or the time as recommended by your county Extension agent.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

FRESH CHERRY JAM...AND MY SUPER-DUPER SECRET TOOL!

Steps:

• Add cherries, lemon juice and salt to slow cooker; stir gently and let stand for 15 minutes to dissolve the sugar.
• Sprinkle with fruit pectin.
• Cover and cook on low for 2 1/2 hours, stirring twice during cooking.
• Remove lid and turn to high and cook until jam reaches desired consistency. *** Since all crock pots cook differently, be sure to watch closely during this last step to avoid overcooking. Overcooking will make the jam bitter.
• Spoon into small, plastic canning storage containers and refrigerate or freeze for up to 2 months.
• *Original recipe from Food.Com

FRESH BING CHERRY JAM

Steps:

• Add the cherries, lemon juice, and salt to a slow cooker; stir gently; let stand for 15 minutes to dissolve the sugar.
• Sprinkle with pectin.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 2 1/2 hours, stirring twice during cooking.
• Remove the lid, turn the cooker to HIGH and cook for 2-3 hours more, until the jam reaches your desired consistency.
• Ladle the warm jam into clean spring-top glass jars (or use screw tops with new lids); let stand to cool.
• Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
• Or spoon into small plastic storage containers and freeze for up to 2 months.