Description
Homemade Cherry Amaretto Jam is a luscious blend of sweet, ripe cherries and aromatic almond liqueur that captures the essence of summer in every jar. This easy-to-make jam not only enhances your breakfast spread but also serves as a delightful gift or exquisite dessert topping. With its vibrant red hue and irresistible flavor, it’s guaranteed to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup amaretto liqueur
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup pectin
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine cherries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to bubble.
- Add pectin and stir well to eliminate clumps.
- Pour in amaretto and simmer for five more minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Check consistency by placing a spoonful on a cold plate; if it holds its shape, it's ready.
- Ladle into sterilized jars, seal tightly, and allow to cool before storing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Preserve
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg