Best Cherry Currant Jam Recipes

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BC CHERRY JAM



BC Cherry Jam image

When fresh cherries are in season, we preserve them to enjoy all year. This jam is sweet and can be also made as a light version with sugar-free pectin and Splenda®.

Provided by Pepper

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Jams and Jellies Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups pitted, chopped fresh cherries
½ cup unsweetened apple juice
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 (2 ounce) packages powdered fruit pectin
3 cups white sugar
4 half pint canning jars with lids and rings

Steps:

  • Place cherries, apple juice, lemon juice, and pectin into a large saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, and mix in the sugar. Cook the jam at a rolling boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
  • Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the cherry jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings.
  • Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes, or the time as recommended by your county Extension agent.
  • Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 0.1 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

CHERRY-CURRANT JAM



Cherry-Currant Jam image

Summer in a jar! Currants add zip to the cherries and help ensure a good set. I've tried a number of different gadgets to pit cherries, and within 5 minutes I generally revert to using my fingers. A tedious job but well worth it.

Provided by Jenny Sanders

Categories     Cherries

Time 2h

Yield 9 250ml jars, 144 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 cups sour pitted cherries
4 cups red currants
1/3 cup water
5 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Pit the cherries, and chop them roughly if desired.
  • Wash the currants and put them in a sauce pan with the water.
  • Cover them and bring them to a boil, stirring gently, until they are all popped.
  • Press them through a sieve, and reserve the puree.
  • Discard the skins, stems and seeds.
  • Mix the currant puree, cherries, and sugar in a large pot.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves.
  • Boil hard until the mixture reaches the gell stage, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and skim.
  • Seal in sterilized jars.
  • Process in boiling water for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.1, Sodium 1, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 7.2, Protein 0.1

OVER-THE-TOP CHERRY JAM



Over-the-Top Cherry Jam image

We live in Door County, an area known for its wonderful tart cherries. This beautiful, sweet jam makes lovely gifts. -Karen Haen, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2-1/2 pounds fresh tart cherries, pitted
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
1/2 teaspoon butter
4-3/4 cups sugar

Steps:

  • In a food processor, cover and process cherries in batches until finely chopped. Transfer to a Dutch oven; stir in pectin and butter. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. , Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into 6 hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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