Bing Cherry Freezer Jam

Bing Cherry Freezer Jam is a quick and easy jam recipe for summer cherries. Perfect for breakfast or dessert and makes a lovely gift for neighbors.

I may have mentioned this once or twice before. I have a serious obsession with cherry recipes.

Whether it’s cherries baked in treats, eating cherries right off the tree, cherry drinks, or cherry-flavored candy (that’s probably my biggest obsession) I can’t get enough.

I’m the person in the house that will pick all the cherry candies out of the assortment & leave the rest for someone else. I choose & don’t choose different things based on whether or not it has a cherry variety available.

Yes- I’m like a small child when it comes to these things. I am pretty serious about my cherry-flavored foods.

So for the longest time I have been craving some cherry preserves. I had never made any before but I was truly craving some.

I usually never get to making any because I can’t get past eating them all once I go through all the trouble of pitting them. But this time I had so many on hand that I could cave into my craving & make this Bing Cherry Freezer Jam.

I do the freezer method – because I’m just like that. If you prefer- you can do a traditional canning water bath for this.

I’m in absolute heaven. Spreading cherries on EVERYTHING, putting a dollop on top of my ice cream. Yep- I’m a happy girl.

Here are some commonly asked questions

Can I use frozen cherries?

Yes, absolutely, that will work just fine. Just be sure to thaw them & pat them dry before using.

Can I use a sugar substitute?

I have not tried a sugar substitute yet, so I can’t say how that would turn out. But if you would like to try it, I suggest a product that offers a 1:1 swap. Please let me know how it turns out.

Can I omit the pectin?

I have not tried making this without pectin or a pectin substitute. But, I have heard of people using ingredients such as cornstarch or chia seeds.

I can’t say how either of those would work. If you try it, please let me know the results.

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Do I have to use raw honey?

I prefer raw honey because it has been processed less and contains most of the beneficial properties honey provides.

When using regular honey there is no way to know what actually remains as far as benefits. But you can use regular honey if that is what you happen to have on hand.

Can this recipe be doubled?

You can double this recipe. It might take a bit longer to get the mixture to darken during the cooking process, but doubling works fine.

What is the best way to store leftover cherry jam?

Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, in the freezer for up to 6 months.

HOW DO YOU MAKE Homemade Cherry Freezer Jam?

 

1. Place the prepared cherries in a food processor and pulse a couple of times. Just enough to make into a spreadable consistency but still leave some chunks in there too.
2. Transfer the processed cherries to a large pot. I used a shallow stockpot.
3. Add the sugar, lemon juice & salt.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat – stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
5. Continue to cook until the mixture darkens – about 10 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and whisk in pectin & honey.
7. Allow the mixture to cool for about 5 minutes before carefully transferring to jars or other freezer-safe containers.
8. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Can this recipe be canned?

I have not personally tried it. But you can fill sterilized jars with the mixture, leaving 1/2″ headspace. Wipe the sealing edge of the jar with a clean, damp paper towel.

Adjust lids & process in a boiling water bath or pressure canner for the proper amount of time for your elevation.

To make Homemade Cherry Freezer Jam you will need…

• bing cherries pitted and halved
• granulated sugar
• lemon juice
• pinch salt
• pectin
• raw honey

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Products I love when making cherry jam…

This cherry freezer jam recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me this time of year, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made homemade freezer jam before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it.

I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this cherry preserves recipe.

• cherry pitter
• saucepan
• granulated sugar
• pectin
• honey
• table salt
• lemon juice
• spatulas
• jars
• whisk
• food processor

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