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3 Ingredient Cherry Jam

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: English
Servings: 1 Batch

Ingredients

  • 500 g Pitted Cherries
  • 500 g Jam Sugar
  • Juice from 1 Lemon

Instructions

  • First put a saucer in the freezer (this is to test the jam is set later on)
  • Place the Lemon Juice, Pitted Cherries and Jam Sugar in a pan
  • Cook over a medium heat for around 35 minutes, stirring frequently until thick and glossy
  • After 35 minutes retrieve the plate from the freezer- spoon on a small amount and let it rest for a minute, gently push the jam with your fingertip. if it starts to wrinkle it's done...if it doesn't, it needs to cook a little longer
  • Pour into a sterile Jar while still hot, store for up to 1 year at room temperature