This quick jam is easy to make and uses much less sugar than traditional recipes. Keep in mind that in most jams, sugar acts as a preservative so this lower-sugar variation won't keep as long as most other jams, even in your fridge, but it's so tasty it won't last long anyway!
Special Diets:
Method
In a large skillet, bring cherries, lemon zest, juice and 2 tablespoons water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer about 8 minutes or until cherries are very soft.
Add sugar and continue to cook, stirring frequently until mixture has thickened and most liquid has evaporated, 3 to 5 minutes longer.
Stir cornstarch into 1 tablespoon water and stir into skillet.
Boil 1 minute, stirring.
Let mixture cool, then transfer to a container and refrigerate up to 5 days.
Nutritional Info
Serving Size
about 2 tablespoons
Calories
50
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Protein
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