Three Ingredient Cherry Jam Recipes

CHERRY JAM

Steps:

• Wash and pit all the cherries and cut three quarters of them in half, leaving the other quarter whole.
• Put in a preserving pan (or large deep pan) along with the lemon juice and set over a low heat.
• Use a potato masher to lightly crush the cherries and simmer gently until cooked (about 7 minutes).
• Add the sugar and heat through on very low until all the sugar has dissolved (running a wooden spoon around the pan will help you know as the sugar will scratch if still solid).
• Bring to a rolling boil and time for 10 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and drizzle a few drops of jam onto a chilled saucer.
• Place saucer into fridge for a minute and then run your finger through the jam, it's ready if it forms a crinkle and is tacky.
• If not quite ready boil for another couple of minutes at a time and re-test.
• Once ready ladle into hot jars and place lids on immediately.
• Allow to cool, then store in a cool dark place (will keep for years but best eaten in first year). Store in fridge once open.
• Makes 1.5 standard jars (600 mls).

THREE-INGREDIENT CHERRY JAM

Steps:

• . In a food processor, pulse thawed cherries a few times until they're broken up but not puréed.
• Transfer to a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes and remove from heat.
• Stir in chia seeds and maple syrup and transfer to a container for serving.
• Jam will set as it cools to room temperature.
• Cover, refrigerate and use within 10 days.
• Tip: Not a fan of cherries? Substitute with another Great Value frozen fruit, available exclusively at Walmart, like blueberries, raspberries, strawberries or mixed berries.