Description
Enjoy the fresh taste of summer with this Bing cherry freezer jam recipe. Made with ripe Bing cherries, sugar, lemon juice, and pectin, this easy no-cook jam preserves the natural sweetness and vibrant color of cherries. Perfect for spreading on toast, mixing into yogurt, or as a topping for desserts. Quick to make and no canning required, it's the ideal homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Bing cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 package (1.75 oz) powdered fruit pectin
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chopped Bing cherries and sugar. Let stand for 10 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, mix lemon juice and pectin. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute.
- Pour the pectin mixture over the cherries and stir for 3 minutes until sugar is dissolved.
- Ladle the jam into clean, freezer-safe containers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- Let the jam stand at room temperature for 24 hours to set.
- Store in the freezer for up to 1 year, or in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe Bing cherries for the best flavor and color.
- Ensure containers are clean and freezer-safe to avoid contamination.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Jam & Preserves
- Method: Freezer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 0mg