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.
Servings 16 ounces
Ingredients
- 3½ cups bing cherries pitted and halved (be sure to cut them before measuring- this will affect the measurement)
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- pinch salt
- 3 tbsp instant pectin
- 2 tbsp raw honey
Instructions
- 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.
- Transfer the processed cherries to a large pot. I used a shallow stockpot.
- Add the sugar, lemon juice & salt.
- Bring to a boil over high heat - stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
- Continue to cook until the mixture darkens - about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and whisk in pectin & honey.
- Allow the mixture to cool for about 5 minutes before carefully transferring to jars or other freezer-safe containers.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks, in the freezer for up to 6 months.