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    Home | Recipes | Canning Recipes

    No Pectin Cherry Jam

    Dated: July 3, 2018 Last Modified: September 15, 2022 by Sarah Mock 5 Comments. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links.

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    This is the easiest cherry jam recipe ever! Just 3 simple ingredients are required and the recipe is commercially produced pectin free. This cherry jam recipe can be adapted to many cherry varieties and has simple instructions.

    Pectin Free Cherry Jam with 3 jars of jam behind it. White plate and white background.

    Pectin-free cherry jam is the perfect recipe for those who are beginner canners.

    If you would like to expand your canning recipes be sure to make my easy salsa verde canning recipe and my recipe for peach jam.

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    • 🍒 Ingredients needed:
    • 🥣 Instructions:
    • 💧 Water bath canning instructions:
    • ❄️ Storage Tips
    • 📝 Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:
    • Pectin Free Cherry Jam
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    🍒 Ingredients needed:

    Bing cherries bright red with single green cherry leaf for accent.
    • cherries, washed, pitted, stems removed
    • sugar
    • water
    • lemon
    • Salt, dash, optional

    🥣 Instructions:

    Pectin Free Cherry Jam pooled on a white saucer. up-close shot to show texture.
    1. Wash cherries, remove pits and slice cherries in half.
    2. Combine the chopped cherries, sugar, water, lemon rind and salt in a sauce pan.
    3. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
    4. Boil the jam for 10 minutes stirring every few minutes.
    5. Remove the lemon rind and any cherry pits that may have slipped in.

    💧 Water bath canning instructions:

    Pectin Free Cherry Jam with 3 canning jars stacked in a triangle
    1. Heat canning jars in a large canning pot to a simmer.
    2. Make jam as instructed.
    3. Fill jars by ladling hot jam into hot jars.
    4. Wipe the rim of the jar to remove any jam.
    5. Place a clean, new lid on the jar.
    6. Place a canning ring/bad and finger tighten.
    7. Using a jar lifter, place the jelly jars back into the canning pot.
    8. Bring to a boil.
    9. Boil for 10 minutes.
    10. Using a jar lifter, remove the jelly jars and rest them on kitchen towel, wooden cutting board or cooking rack with at least 2 inches of space around them for the air to circulate.
    11. 12 hours later, check to see that the lids do not flex when pressed.
    12. Wipe clean and store in a cool, dry, dark place for a year.

    ❄️ Storage Tips

    This recipe for cherry jam can easily be frozen. Transfer the jam into freezer-safe containers, allow to cool completely and seal for the freezer. Use within 6 months.

    📝 Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:

    Why is there lemon rind in jam?

    Many fruits naturally have pectin in them. With genetically modified produce, often the pectin is less than would naturally occur. Lemon rind, the white part and the yellow outside, have a higher concentration of pectin than the juice. By using the rind of a lemon in jam, it will naturally thicken the jam by the pectin being extracted through boiling. An organic lemon would be a good choice for this project.

    Why do you use salt in jam?

    Using salt in jam is completely optional. I use just a pinch. Barely a ¼ teaspoon. But salt will help pull the juice from the fruit and will also complement the sugar in the jam.

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    Pectin Free Cherry Jam with 3 jars of jam behind it. White plate and white background.

    Pectin Free Cherry Jam

    Sarah Mock
    This is the easiest cherry jam recipe ever! Just 3 simple ingredients required and the recipe is commercially produced pectin free. This cherry jam recipe can be adapted to many cherry varieties and has simple instructions. Pectin free cherry jam is the perfect recipe for the those who are beginner canners.
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    Note From Sarah

    There is more to a recipe than just the recipe card. Frequently Asked Questions within the blog post that you may find helpful. Simply scroll back up to read them!

    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Additional Time 12 hrs
    Total Time 12 hrs 40 mins
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    Course Canning Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 3 half pint jars
    Calories 45 kcal

    HELPFUL KITCHEN TOOLS

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound cherries (washed, pitted, stems removed)
    • 1 cup sugar
    • ½ cup water
    • Rind of 1 lemon
    • Salt (dash, optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Wash cherries, remove pits and slice cherries in half.
    • Combine the chopped cherries, sugar, water, lemon rind and salt in a sauce pan.
    • Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
    • Boil the jam for 10 minutes stirring every few minutes.
    • Remove the lemon rind and any cherry pits that may have slipped in.

    How to water bath can jam

    • Heat canning jars in a large canning pot to a simmer.
    • Make jam as instructed.
    • Fill jars by ladling hot jam into hot jars.
    • Wipe the rim of the jar to remove any jam.
    • Place a clean, new lid on the jar.
    • Place a canning ring/bad and finger tighten.
    • Using a jar lifter, place the jelly jars back into the canning pot.
    • Bring to a boil.
    • Boil for 10 minutes.
    • Using a jar lifter, remove the jelly jars and rest them on kitchen towel, wooden cutting board or cooking rack with at least 2 inches of space around them for the air to circulate.
    • 12 hours later, check to see that the lids do not flex when pressed.
    • Wipe clean and store in a cool, dry, dark place for a year.

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    Notes

    Can I freeze this Cherry jam? This recipe for cherry jam can easily be frozen. Transfer the jam into freezer safe containers, allow to cool completely and seal for the freezer. Use within 6 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ounceCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 7mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11g

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    1. Sarah

      July 11, 2018 at 8:43 am

      YES!!! Cherry jam is one of my favorite ways of using up fresh cherries. 5 pounds will get you far. Enjoy!

    2. Sarah

      July 11, 2018 at 8:42 am

      Ha ha!! I totally understand and would do the same! (um... have done the same)

    3. Helen

      July 11, 2018 at 2:21 am

      5 stars
      My toddler would eat this by the spoonful. Wait, so would I!

      Gorgeous recipe!

    4. Molly Kumar

      July 10, 2018 at 9:05 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, the jam looks so fresh and delicious. I just bought 5lbs of cherry and I'm going to try your recipe soon.

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