Sweet Cherry Freezer Jam with Lime

a cornbread muffin with Cherry Jam spread on top

4 Stars (1 Review)

Yield: 5 half-pints

prep time: 30

cook time: 15

total time: 45

This Sweet Cherry Freezer Jam with Lime is just that. Pure summer sunshine. And it’s so very easy to make.

Ingredients

2 c. finely chopped ripe sweet cherries
2 T. fresh lime juice
lime zest from 2 large limes
4.25 c. sugar
¾ c. water
1 box 1.75 oz. SURE-JELL Fruit Pectin

Instructions

Be sure to first read through my freezer jam tips in this post, right before the recipe. Then wash 5 half-pint (1 cup) plastic containers and lids with hot water and dish soap. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
In a very large bowl, combine chopped cherries, lime juice, lime zest, and sugar. Stir to combine. Let stand 10 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes.
In a small saucepan over high heat, stir together water and pectin. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil and stir for 1 minute. Add pectin mixture to cherry mixture and stir constantly for 3 minutes, or until sugar is dissolved and no longer grainy. If a few sugar crystals remain, that's ok.
Immediately fill containers to within 1/2'' of container tops. With a damp paper towel, wipe off the edges of containers. Immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours. Jam can now be used, stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month, or frozen for up to 1 year. Thaw in refrigerator before using.

Notes

Basic sweet cherry freezer jam recipe from SURE-JELL, with adaptations from a farmgirl’s dabbles.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 91kcal Carbohydrates: 24g Sodium: 1mg Sugar: 23g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated by Spoonacular. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee accuracy. If your health depends on nutrition information, please calculate again with your own favorite calculator.

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