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Bing Cherry Freezer Jam Recipe

Bing Cherry Freezer Jam Recipe


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  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Sweet homemade Bing cherry freezer jam delivers fresh summer flavor without canning complications. Delicate fruit preserves offer simple preservation with maximum flavor for dessert lovers and home cooks.


Ingredients

Scale

Fruits:

  • 4 cups Bing cherries

Sugar and Sweeteners:

  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar

Stabilizers and Acids:

  • 0.25 cups lemon juice
  • 1 packet (1.59 ounces / 45 grams) freezer jam pectin

Instructions

  1. Thoroughly cleanse and remove pits from Bing cherries, then pulverize them using a food processor or potato masher into a coarse texture.
  2. Transfer crushed cherries into a spacious mixing vessel, integrating sugar and lemon juice. Allow the mixture to rest and macerate for 10 minutes, enabling flavors to meld.
  3. Introduce freezer jam pectin gradually, stirring meticulously to ensure complete dissolution throughout the mixture.
  4. Continue whisking for approximately 3 minutes until the consistency transforms, becoming slightly more viscous and uniformly blended.
  5. Carefully transfer the jam into sanitized, freezer-compatible containers, maintaining approximately 1/2 inch of vacant space at the top to accommodate potential expansion during freezing.
  6. Position containers at ambient room temperature, permitting the jam to stabilize and set for a precise 30-minute duration.
  7. Relocate containers to refrigeration, where the jam will remain viable for up to 21 days, or alternatively, transfer to freezer storage for extended preservation up to 12 months.

Notes

  • Gently crush cherries to maintain some texture and prevent turning into a complete puree for a more rustic jam consistency.
  • Use fresh, ripe Bing cherries at peak season for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness.
  • Consider reducing sugar for a lower-sugar version or substituting with honey for a different flavor profile.
  • Opt for low-sugar pectin if you want to decrease overall sugar content while maintaining proper jam setting.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snacks, Desserts
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 132 kcal
  • Sugar: 32 g
  • Sodium: 2 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 33 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg