Cherry Jam for Frozen Cherry Cake – A Recipe with Step-by-Step Photos

Homemade cherry jam is a true delicacy, definitely worth your time and effort. It's a real gem for layering cakes, complementing pancakes, or as a dessert with tea. Let's make natural cherry jam without added thickeners or preservatives.

Nutritional value per serving

221 kcal

Proteins: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 54 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Time in the kitchen: 20 min
Complexity:

It's easy and straightforward to prepare, but it does require some experience. Not everyone can do it right the first time.
Number of servings: 1

If you don't like overly sweet desserts, then homemade jam is just what you need. The recipe is simple enough that even novice cooks can easily handle it.

Jam is made from just two main ingredients: frozen or fresh cherries and sugar. The cherries themselves, whose skins contain a fair amount of pectin and acid, act as a thickener and preservative. However, cooks often add citric acid and starch to give the finished jam a more stable structure.

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Frozen cherry jam

Ingredients

Servings

Pitted cherries

450 G
Sugar

80 G
Cornstarch

20 G

Preparation

Step 1

Gather the required ingredients. This recipe uses frozen cherries, but you can use fresh ones, after washing and pitting them.

Step 2

Place the cherries in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and set over medium heat. When making jam, it's important to choose the right cookware. Avoid thin aluminum pans, as the jam may burn in such a pan, and the berry juice may react with the metal, ruining the flavor of the finished dish.

Step 3

Pour the starch and sugar into a common bowl and stir. It's important to mix these ingredients thoroughly to avoid the formation of starch lumps.

By the way, it is not necessary to use corn starch; you can replace it with potato starch, but in this case, use half as much, since potato starch has a greater thickening power.

Step 4

When the cherries have warmed up and released their first juices, add the sugar and starch mixture. Stir. Continue to simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

The jam is ready when a spatula leaves a clear mark on the bottom when stirred. Transfer the mixture to a jar, close the lid, let cool at room temperature, and then refrigerate for 4 hours. The cooled jam will thicken and become more stable.

Answers to frequently asked questions

How to easily pit cherries?

The easiest and fastest way to pit cherries is with a special tool. You can also use a chopstick, pencil, or metal straw. Simply remove the stem, then insert the pit into the cherry where it was, squeezing the pit out.

How to calculate the correct amount of sugar?

The amount of sugar used depends on your taste preferences and the acidity of the berries. Depending on the variety and ripeness, the berries may be more or less sweet. Therefore, you can taste the jam as it cooks and add more sugar if needed.

Storage

Preserving jam in clean, sterilized jars will allow you to keep the treat in a cool, dry place (in a pantry or cupboard) for up to a year or even longer.

Uncanned cherry jam will keep at room temperature for a month, and in the refrigerator for 3 to 6 months.

Don't forget to label the jar of jam with the name and production date, so you'll be sure to stick to the deadline and enjoy this delicious treat.

Now you know how to quickly and easily create a delicious cherry filling for cakes, cupcakes, and pastries. Have you tried making jam at home? Share your experiences in the comments.

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