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Ingredients
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- 3 ½ lbs sweet cherries (about 6 cups pitted and chopped)
- 2 cups granulated sugar, divided
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse and pit the cherries, chop them, and place in a bowl.
- Combine chopped cherries with 1½ cups sugar and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often.
- Reduce heat and simmer for at least one hour, stirring occasionally.
- Blend the mixture to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Adjust sweetness with remaining sugar and add lemon juice.
- Check the thickness and process in canning jars.
- Seal jars and process in boiling water for 15 minutes.
Notes
Use ripe cherries for the best flavor.
Monitor the mixture closely to avoid burning.
Feel free to adjust sugar based on personal taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Spread
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 1
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0