Sweet Cherry Loganberry Jam Recipes

SWEET CHERRY JAM

Steps:

• In a pot, mix cherries, pectin, lemon juice and lemon zest.
• Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Add sugar, stir to combine.
• Bring to a rolling boil for 1 minute.
• Remove from heat, skim foam.
• Ladle into hot sterilized 8 oz jars, leave 1/4" head space. Wipe rims and add lids.
• Process jars in water bath for your recomended altitude.

LOGANBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Inspect seven 8-ounce 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.
• Crush berries in a bowl. Place 1/2 of the crushed berries into a sieve or cheesecloth to remove some seeds if desired. Transfer all berries to a large pot.
• Stir in sugar and add butter to reduce foaming if desired. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin quickly. Return to a full boil and boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/8 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 residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and use a holder to lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 5 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 24 hours. 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 place for up to 1 year.

PRICKLY PEAR MARMALADE

Steps:

• Do NOT peel your oranges or lemons. (small chop on oranges).
• Do wash them well to remove any wax and pesticides.
• In a large stainless steel saucepan combine the oranges, lemons and water.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium high and gently boil for 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat, cover and place in a cool spot for 12 to 18 hours.
• When ready prepare canner, jars and lids.
• Bring orange mixture to a boil over medium heat.
• Boil, stirring frequently until peel is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Stir in prickly pears, return to a gentle boil.
• Maintaining boil gradually stir in the sugar.
• Boil hard, stirring often until mixture reaches gel stage, around 30 minutes.
• Remove from heat and test gel.
• If gel stage has been reached skim off foam and ladle into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space.
• Remove air bubbles, wipe rim, center lid and screw band down to fingertip tight.
• Place in canner-repeat with remaining jars.
• Process in a boiling water bath canner for 15 minutes.
• Turn off heat, remove canner lid and let jars stand in canner an additional 5 minutes.
• Remove jars, cool and store.

BLACK FOREST PRESERVES

Steps:

• Prepare canner, jars, and lids.
• In a bowl, combine sugar and cocoa. Stir well.
• In a large stainless steel saucepan, combine cherries and lemon juice. Stir in cocoa mixture. Over high heat, stirring constantly, bring to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down.
• Stir in pectin. Boil hard, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in Amaretto. Remove from heat and skim off foam.
• Ladle hot preserves into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and add hot preserves if needed. Wipe rim. Center lid on jar. Screw band tight.
• Place jars in canner, ensuring they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil, then process for 10 minutes. Remove canner lid. Wait 5 minutes, then remove jars.

SPICY SWEET CHERRY TOMATO JAM

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium size pot. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer for 30-45 minutes or until sticky and thickened.
• Allow to cool, slightly. You can use them this way or break them down further in your food processor or with an immersion blender.
• Great in place of barbecue sauce, pizza sauce, and pasta sauce. Fantastic with cream cheese on crackers.
• Serving size depends on your chosen use. I've counted it as if using as tomato sauce on a pizza. This recipe makes enough for 2 medium pizzas.