Cherry Skillet Jam
Makes about 1 cup
Time 25 min
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!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
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:
Per serving: about 2 tablespoons, 50 calories (0 from fat), 0g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 14g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 12g sugar), 1g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch