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Sugar Free Dark Cherry Jam

Cook: 15 min
Total: 15 min

Ingredients

  • 2lb frozen sweet dark cherries
    • other frozen berries
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • juice from 1 orange

Steps

Step 1

Set a nonstick skillet on medium heat.  Add the frozen cherries and a few tablespoons of water.

Step 2

Continuously stir the cherries for 3 -5 minutes to ensure they are not burning.  Begin to gently mash the soft cherries, and leave the rest alone until they become soft and explode.

Cover the cherries for another 3 – 5 minutes to trap them in all the heat and help them soften faster.

Step 3

Use the back of the spatula to gently mash the cherries to cause them to explode their natural juice.  Squeeze in fresh orange juice and continue mashing the cherries.

Note: If it is bubbling, reduce the heat of the skillet to a light simmer.

Step 4

Continue mashing until all the cherries have exploded and their natural juices fill the pan.  Remove from the heat and allow to cool to thicken.

Step 5

Add the jam to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to two weeks.