Best Tart Cherry Jam Cooked Recipes

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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.

TART RED CHERRY JAM (LESS SUGAR)



TART RED CHERRY JAM (Less Sugar) image

This is my version of the Sure-Jell recipe that comes in that pink box of pectin. I've always found their directions a bit confusing, so I decided to do my own step-by-step directions. If you follow the instructions exactly, you'll have several ruby red jars of sweet and tart deliciousness to enjoy throughout the year, or to give as sweet gifts from your kitchen. Please note that prep time is approximate.

Provided by Teresa G. @sokygal

Categories     Jams & Jellies

Number Of Ingredients 24

FOR THE JAM:
3 pound(s) fresh tart red cherries (about 1/2 gallon; enough to equal 5 cups, stemmed, pitted & chopped)
3 cup(s) sugar, divided 2 3/4 cups & 1/4 cup
1 package(s) sure-jell pectin for less or no sugar (pink box)
1/2 teaspoon(s) butter (salted or unsalted)
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
2 medium or large mixing bowls for washing and pitting cherries
1 medium bowl for sugar
1 small bowl for combining sugar & pectin
- dry measure cups and 1/2 teaspoon measure
1 - boiing water canner pot with rack
1 large deep stockpot for sterilizing jars
1 large non-stick dutch oven (about 6-8 qts.) for cooking jam
1 small pan for sterilizing lids
1 medium garbage bowl for stems and pits
1 - long spoon for stirring jam
- lids, jars & rings (7 half pints or 3 pints & 1 half pint)
1 - jar lifter
1 - magnetic lid lifter or tongs
1 - wide mouth jar funnel
1 - soup ladle for filling jars
2 - clean, dry dish towels
1 - clean, damp dishcloth for wiping rims of jars
2 - potholders

Steps:

  • Start early in the day (I usually start right after breakfast.) Gather ingredients and equipment. Wash jars, lids and rings. Fill canning pot (with rack inserted,) with water to 2 inches below the top (typically should be the first ring on pot.) Place on large burner of stove (no heat yet.)
  • Place jars, open end up, in large stockpot (not canner;) fill jars and stockpot with water. Cover pot with lid. Place on stove (no heat yet.) (See **NOTE.)
  • **NOTE: You may sterilize jars in dishwasher that has a sterilize option, just be sure that they are scalding hot when you fill them. Also, some folks sterilize their jars in the canner. I don't because I can never get that white mineral (lime) residue off of the inside of the canner. (Everyone has their own way of doing things, so if you do things differently, and it works for you, go for it!)
  • Place washed lids in small pan filled with water; place on small burner of stove (no heat yet.)
  • Set up remainder of equipment by placing one unfolded dish towel on a counter or table away from drafts. Place the other dish towel, unfolded, on counter nearest stove. On the towel, place jar lifter, lid lifter or tongs, jar funnel, rings, long handled spoon, soup ladle and clean, damp dish cloth ( keep dish cloth away from area of towel where jars will sit while filling because a cold wet spot could cause a jar to break.)
  • Wash cherries; place in one of the medium/large bowls. Place bowl on comfortable work surface along with remaining bowl and garbage bowl.
  • Remove stems and pit the cherries. For right-handed folks, place empty bowl to the left. Pick up a cherry, remove stem and discard; squeeze cherry between left forefinger and thumb, over the empty bowl; remove pit with right hand; drop cherry in empty bowl; discard pit. Repeat until half of the cherries are pitted.
  • Time to turn the heat on under the canner and the stockpot with the jars. Set heat to high. Keep an eye on them. When the pot with the jars comes to a full boil (it will usually take at least 20 minutes to come to a boil,) set timer for 10 minutes. Jars must be boiled for at least 10 minutes, then kept at a simmer until ready to fill with the jam. It will take quite a bit longer for the canner to come to a boil (be sure to have the lid on the canner.)
  • While waiting for the pots to boil, continue pitting the cherries.
  • When the timer goes off and the jars have boiled for 10 minutes, reduce heat to a simmer. Now turn heat on high under the small pan of water with the lids; when the water comes to a boil, lower heat to medium-low/low; allow lids to barely simmer until ready to place on filled jars.
  • When canner comes to a full boil, lower heat very slightly to avoid too much evaporation and lowering of water depth in canner. Boiling water may be added to the canner if it becomes too low. Filled and sealed jars must be covered by at least one to two inches while processing.
  • When cherries are all pitted, add to bowl of a food processor fitted with an S-blade (or a blender.) Pulse until finely chopped. You may need to do this in 2 or 3 batches.
  • Pour the chopped cherries into a bowl. Use a "dry measure" cup to measure 5 cups into the dutch oven.
  • Measure 3 level cups sugar into a medium bowl. From that bowl of sugar, measure out a level 1/4 cup of sugar and pour into a small bowl or cup. Add 1 package of Sure-Jell pectin for lower or no sugar recipes. Use a small spoon to mix well.
  • Add the small cup of sugar mixed with the pectin to the cherries in the dutch oven. Stir until well combined. Add 1/2 teaspoon butter.
  • Place bowl with remaining 2 3/4 cups sugar on counter within an arm's length of the stove. Make sure that dish cloth is still damp, but not dripping wet, and that all utensils are in place. It's showtime!
  • Place pot of cherries over high heat. Stirring constantly, bring to a full rolling boil that can't be stirred down. Immediately add sugar, continuing to stir constantly; bring back to full rolling boil that can't be stirred down. Set timer for one minute.
  • After boiling one minute, remove from heat. Use jar lifter to immediately remove (and drain) one jar. Set jar on dish cloth next to stove. Place funnel on jar. Ladle jam into jar, to 1/4 inch of rim. Remove funnel; place top side down on towel. Wipe rim of jar with damp cloth to remove any jam and ensure a proper seal.
  • Use lid lifter or tongs to remove a lid from the small pan; place lid on filled jar; place ring on jar and tighten. Work quickly to continue filling jars before jam cools too much.
  • Use potholder to remove lid from boiling canner; use jar lifter or tongs to carefully lift rack. Use jar lifter to place filled jars on rack. Carefully lower rack to bottom of the canner. Replace lid. When it begins to boil, set timer for 10 minutes.
  • After jars have processed 10 minutes, shut heat off and carefully lift rack. With a dry pot holder in one hand, lift jar and place on the pot holder in your hand and move to the dish towel away from drafts. Repeat with remaining jars, leaving a good space between jars. Jars will begin to make a popping sound as they seal. Let sit, undisturbed, for 24 hours, then gently press on each lid to check for a good seal. If the lid "gives," the seal is no good and the jar must be refrigerated.
  • Label jars, or use a permanent marker to write name of jam and date on lid. Store jars in a cool dark space, if possible. Refrigerate after opening.

GRANDMA MONETTE'S CHERRY JAM TART



Grandma Monette's Cherry Jam Tart image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups high-quality cherry preserves
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 stick salted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, plus 1 egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup almond flour
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Make the filling: Combine the cherry preserves and lemon juice in a bowl, stirring to break up any clumps.
  • Make the crust: Butter a 10-inch tart pan with a removable bottom. Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl with a mixer on medium speed. Add the whole egg, then the vanilla. Whisk the all-purpose flour, almond flour, lemon zest, cinnamon and cloves in a bowl. With the mixer on medium speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Reduce the mixer speed to low and mix in up to 1 tablespoon water until the dough just comes together. Wrap two-thirds of the dough in plastic wrap, then wrap the remaining one-third in plastic wrap. Refrigerate both for 30 minutes.
  • Put the larger piece of dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper and roll it out into an 11-inch round. Remove the top sheet of parchment paper and invert the dough into the prepared tart pan; peel off the other sheet of parchment paper and trim the excess dough. Spread the jam evenly on the crust. Roll out the remaining dough to about 1/4 inch thick and cut it into 1/2- to 1-inch-wide strips (10 to 14 strips). Arrange the strips in a lattice pattern on top of the filling. Beat the egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water and brush on the lattice and edge of the crust. Bake until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Photography by Steve Giralt

CHERRY JAM TART



Cherry Jam Tart image

Yield makes a 10-by-15-inch tart, serving 10 or more

Number Of Ingredients 9

11 ounces butter (2 3/4 sticks), plus more for the pan
1 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for handling the dough
2 cups almond flour or almond meal (see Sources, page 387)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup dried cherries
2 cups (or a bit more) chunky cherry preserves (about 24 ounces in jars)
1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds, lightly toasted
An electric mixer with paddle attachment; a 10-by-15-inch jelly-roll pan; cookie cutters or a pastry wheel

Steps:

  • To make the tart dough: Cream the butter and sugar in the mixer bowl on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Add the flours and salt to the bowl, and beat on low speed just until the dry ingredients are incorporated and a cohesive dough forms.
  • Scrape the dough out of the bowl onto a work surface, and knead a few times, until it comes together in a ball. Divide into two pieces-a larger piece of two-thirds of the dough, and a small piece of a third of the dough. Press both pieces into flat rectangles, and wrap them well in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours (or for a day) before rolling; freeze for longer keeping.
  • When you are ready to bake the tart, arrange a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350°. Butter the bottom and sides of the baking pan. In a small bowl, cover the dried cherries with warm water (or rum or liqueur); let them soak and soften.
  • Place the larger piece of dough between two sheets of parchment, and roll it out to a rectangle a bit larger than the jelly-roll pan. Peel off the top layer of parchment, and invert the dough so it lies centered in the pan, then peel off the second parchment sheet. Gently press and push the dough into the pan to form a smooth, intact crust, even on the bottom and slightly thicker against the sides of the pan. Scrape off excess dough so the crust is flush with the pan sides, and save all the scraps. (If the crust tears or is too thin in spots, patch with the extra dough.)
  • For the tart filling, scrape all the cherry preserves into a bowl; drain the rehydrated cherries and stir them into the preserves. Spread all the filling in the crust, covering the bottom evenly.
  • Roll the smaller piece of dough between the parchment sheets to a round or oblong sheet (about as thick as you rolled the larger piece of dough). Peel off the top layer of parchment; to make a decorative top crust you can cut out circles or other shapes with floured cookie cutters or use a pastry wheel to cut diamonds or lattice strips. If you are short on top crust dough gather and reroll all the dough scraps to make more shapes, and lay them all over the tart, in any pattern you like, with the cherry filling peeking through. Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the top of the tart.
  • Set the tart in the oven, and bake about 50 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through the baking time, or until the crust is deep golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  • Let the tart cool completely on a wire rack. Cut in pieces of any size, and serve on individual dessert plates, or arrange the pieces on a serving platter for a buffet or picnic. Dust them with confectioners' sugar, or accompany with whipped cream, ice cream, or zabaglione.

TART CHERRY JAM - COOKED



Tart Cherry Jam - cooked image

Make and share this Tart Cherry Jam - cooked recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dianne Jones

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups prepared seeded cherry pulp
4 3/4 cups sugar
1 box Sure-Jell
1/2 teaspoon butter
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Follow sure Jell Directions.
  • Water Bath Can 15 minutes using regulation jars& new caps.
  • Note: put your fingers into the pulp to find any missing seeds before you make jam.
  • Follow Sure Jell Instructions for Cooked Jam.
  • Please water-bath all Jam for 15 minutes.
  • Jam canned this way will be safe& last over 2 years without mold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.1, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 18.9, Carbohydrate 165.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 158.2

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