Cherry Nectarine Jam Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In15 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyCuisine
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 1 pound ripe tart red cherries
 Nectarines1 1/4 Pound
 Lemon juice2 Tablespoon
 Powdered fruit pectin package1 1 3/4 Ounce
 Sugar4 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

Sort, wash, and remove the stems from cherries.
Pit and coarsely chop the cherries; measure 1 1/2 cups.
Pit and chop the nectarines; measure 2 cups.
In 10-quart kettle or Dutch oven combine the chopped cherries and nectarines and lemon juice.
Add the powdered fruit pectin to the mixture; mix thoroughly.
Bring mixture to full rolling boil.
Stir in sugar.
Bring again to full rolling boil, stirring constantly.
Boil hard, uncovered, 1 minute.
Remove from heat; skim off foam with metal spoon.
Pour hot jam into hot, sterilized half-pint jars or glasses.
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