Print3-Ingredient Cherry Jelly Recipe for a Sweet Summer Treat
A simple and delicious cherry jelly recipe perfect for spreading on toast or using as a dessert topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 packet (1.75 oz) powdered pectin
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Wash and pit the cherries.
- Combine cherries, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove solids.
- Return the liquid to the saucepan. Add sugar and pectin.
- Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and skim off any foam.
- Pour into sterilized jars and let cool.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For longer storage, process jars in a water bath canner.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://cannedkitchen.com/easy-cherry-jelly-recipe/