Cherry-Raspberry Jam
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Preserves A classic homemade fruit preserve combining sweet cherries and tart raspberries. This jam is cooked until thickened and sealed with paraffin for long-term storage.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 30 mins | None | 6 glasses |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Preserving kettle
- Sterilized glasses
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 cups | Raspberries | Crushed |
| 3 cups | Sweet Cherries | Pitted |
| 1/2 cup | Water | None |
| 2 tbsp | Lemon Juice | None |
| 5 cups | Sugar | None |
| As needed | Paraffin | Melted, for sealing |
Instructions
Cooking and Sealing
- Combine 3 cups crushed raspberries and 3 cups pitted sweet cherries in a preserving kettle.
- Add 1/2 cup water and 2 tbsp lemon juice to the kettle.
- Cook the mixture until the cherry skins are tender.
- Stir in 5 cups sugar and continue to cook until the mixture thickens to a jam consistency.
- Pour the hot jam into hot sterilized glasses and seal the tops with hot melted paraffin.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store sealed glasses in a cool, dark place for up to one year.
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