A simple recipe for making cherry jam for the winter
Cherry dessert is familiar to many, but housewives rarely make cherry jam. This tree generously presents its owners almost every year. But it is worth noting that it is better not to use early varieties for treats. But late and middle species are perfect.
The subtleties of cooking
Cooking dessert is not difficult. It is enough to clearly follow all the steps of the recipe, and a wonderful delicacy will delight you in the middle of winter:
- Jam is prepared in a thin-walled container, aluminum or stainless steel. Too much of the composition negatively affects the berries. They are crushed under their own weight, and the delicacy is boiled.
- The amount of sugar used depends on the type of cherry. The more acidic it is, the more granulated sugar you need to add.
- Dessert is made from only one sweet cherry, but if you add additional ingredients, then the taste and benefits will increase.
- To preserve the appearance of the berries, cooking is carried out in several approaches.
- Mix the jam with a wooden spoon or stainless steel spatula.
Regardless of what recommendations individual housewives give, each family has its own preferences. Therefore, over the years, the subtleties of cooking develop their own, different from others.
Preparation of the main ingredient
To obtain a positive result and an excellent taste of the finished dessert, it is important to properly prepare the berry:
- Sorting. Cherries intended for jam are carefully sorted. Select those specimens that are damaged or affected by diseases. Overripe fruits are not suitable for cooking.
- In order for the cherry not to lose its shape, not to shrivel, several holes are pierced in it and poured with boiling water for 1 minute.
- The seeds give aroma to the dessert, in addition, they separate very poorly. Therefore, jam is often made from whole berries.
- To remove the bone, they resort to using pins, hairpins or other materials at hand. It is important to try to do this very carefully so as not to damage or crush the berry.
Perhaps, in some recipes, a different processing of berries will be required, the sequence of these actions should be clearly followed.
Sweet cherry jam with seeds
This recipe is easy to follow, even a beginner in the culinary business can handle it. For its preparation you will need: 3 kg of cherries and sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of citric acid.
A pure berry is covered with sugar, left to brew for 10-12 hours.
In order for the berry to be better saturated with syrup, leave the workpiece overnight at room temperature.
Then put on fire and bring to a boil.Boil for no more than 5 minutes. The foam must be removed. Turn off the fire, leave to cool completely. Repeat everything again 2-3 more times.
When the jam is boiled for the last time, it is necessary to add lemon to the composition. The finished dessert is carefully distributed into the prepared jars. Leave at room temperature to cool completely.
To cook cherries with seeds, you will not have to stand especially long near the stove. Although the preparation takes more than 1 hour in time, the cost of effort is minimal.
Pitted sweet cherry jam
Pitted desserts are a little more difficult to prepare, as they need to be removed, which takes a lot of time. But the result is worth it. In addition, this jam is stored longer.
For this recipe you will need: 1 kg of cherries, 1.2 kg of granulated sugar, 250 ml of water.
Pits are removed from a whole berry using an ordinary pin. Meanwhile, a syrup is prepared from sugar and water. The cooked main ingredient is added to it and brought to a boil. Turn off the heat and leave to cook for 12-14 hours.
Then they boil again, allow to cool and set to cook again, and so on several times. Hot dessert is distributed over pre-prepared jars. Roll up and allow time to cool at room temperature.
Sweet cherry jam "Pyatiminutka"
This recipe retains a large amount of nutrients that are included in its composition. The only drawback is the short shelf life of the product. It is prepared with bones. For him you need: 1 kg of berries, 0.5 kg of sugar and 2 tbsp. spoons of water.
It is required to carefully sort and wash the cherries. It is advisable to take dishes for cooking with a thick bottom. Put all the ingredients in it and mix gently. Put on low heat, bring to a boil. Stir gently to prevent the dessert from burning. Boil for 5-7 minutes. Lay out hot in sterile containers. Keep refrigerated.
Sweet cherry jam with lemon
Citrus added to the dessert will help diversify the taste of cherries. The benefits of jam will not be affected. You will need 1 kg of berries, 500 g of granulated sugar and 1 lemon.
Rinse the cherries in cold water, get rid of the seeds. Squeeze the juice out of the lemon. Put everything together and put on fire.
Cook for 10 minutes, crush the berries a little, mix with granulated sugar and heat until the grains are completely dissolved. After boiling, boil for another 10 minutes. Pour the finished delicacy into jars and wrap until it cools completely.
How to store jam
It is not difficult to keep the blanks in the winter. It is enough to follow all the instructions given in the recipe. Sterilize jars and lids well.
The optimum temperature for storage is + 10 ... + 12 ⁰С. The humidity in the room should be low.
Cherry jam is a collection of vitamins that will remind you of a warm summer in winter.
