Sweet Cherry Jam with Spices and Red Wine

Sweet Cherry Jam with Spices and Red Wine

Recipe by FrauHolle from allrecipes.com

33 Hr. 35 Mins.

Ingredients

48

48 servings

  • 2.75 pounds sweet cherries
  • 5 cups white sugar
  • 0.25 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 (1.75 ounce) package fruit pectin (such as Sure-Jell Premium Fruit Pectin)
  • 0.5 cup dry red wine

Instructions

  • Inspect 6 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  • Pit and finely chop cherries; measure out 3 1/2 cups. Combine cherries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl. Place cinnamon and cloves in a small piece of cheesecloth and tie together to make a spice bag. Add to the pot with the cherries, and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours.
  • Add the cherries with all the liquid, spice bag, and the pectin in a large heavy saucepan. Slowly bring it to a boil. Stir in red wine. Slowly return mixture to a full rolling boil over high heat. Boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Skim off any foam with a ladle or a large spoon.
  • Remove pot from the heat. Remove and discard the spice bag. Ladle cherry jam immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any spills. Top with lids and tightly screw on rings.
  • Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Let rest for 24 hours without moving the jars. Gently press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

Nutritional Facts

Per 48 servings

  • Calories: 102
  • Carbohydrate: 25g
  • Fat: 0g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Sugar: 25g

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