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    Home » Condiments » Cherry Berry Jam Recipe

    Cherry Berry Jam Recipe

    Published: Aug 25, 2017 · Modified: Mar 24, 2020 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Berry jam isn’t complete without a few delicious cherries mingled in! No pectin required for this recipe. It is so easy to make you won’t even believe it and the jam is IRRESISTIBLE!

    Two of my sweet, adorable, funny, beautiful nieces and I set aside a day last week to make jam together. I was feeling pretty honored that two teenage girls willingly spent time with me for a few hours. We made 4-5 batches including blueberry, strawberry, mixed berry and this was my favorite from the bunch — Cherry Berry Jam. This one was actually totally Sammy’s idea! He insisted that there be equal parts blueberries and raspberries and a lesser part cherries. My little chef in the making. I love it!


    I cannot stop eating this jam. I’m talking AMAAAAZING stuff here, you guys. I see it every time I open the fridge and then consider putting on just about everything. My boys BEG me to let them eat it at nearly every meal. We’re all in love.

    I reduced the amount of sugar compared to what I normally use in jam and guess what?! The taste didn’t suffer! YAY! My new perfect fruit to sugar ratio is 4 cups of fruit to 2 cups of sugar. I don’t use pectin anymore because I find that it makes the cooking process finicky. For longer preservation, boil mason jars or pull them straight from a hot dishwasher just before adding the jam. When the lids seal, the jam can be used anytime within the following 6 months.

    Enjoy the jam and your weekend!

    If you can’t get enough jam, check out my Mixed Berry Jam and Cherry Jam recipes!

    Cherry Berry Jam

    Cherries and berries are great together! No pectin required for this recipe and it is ridiculously easy to make!
    4.34 from 3 votes
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    Course: Condiments
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 pint mason jars
    Calories: 476kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups mixed berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and/or blackberries)
    • 1 cup fresh chopped cherries pitted
    • 2 cups granulated sugar
    • 1 lemon juiced
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    Instructions

    • Combine the berries, cherries, sugar and lemon juice in a large, heavy-duty saucepan. Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Continue to boil, stirring frequently, for 10-15 minutes, or until mixture thickens into a jelly-like consistency.
    • Remove from heat and immediately pour into mason jars. Seal tightly and let cool. Store in the refrigerator for 4-6 weeks or the freezer for 6 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 122g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 115g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Paula Apodaca

      August 12, 2023 at 4:49 pm

      I want to add elderberrie. Will it work?
      Paula

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      • Megan Porta

        August 15, 2023 at 7:49 pm

        Great question! I have never used it so I can’t comment on it. But please let me know if you add it, how it turns out. I’d love to know!

        Reply
    2. Claire

      July 23, 2023 at 8:46 am

      This recipe does not make 4 pints jars. It makes 3 half pint jars at best. It wasn’t fun to scramble to find, wash and sterilize jars rings and seals at the last minute.

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      • Lori

        August 05, 2023 at 4:40 pm

        3 stars
        You’re right, Claire. While the jam is delicious. I doubled the recipe and only wound up with 4 half pint jars,

        Reply
    3. Bea

      July 26, 2022 at 7:34 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! I used fresh cherries and strawberries, and frozen blueberries. My jam was still quite runny after 15 minutes (probably because of the frozen blueberries) so I just boiled it longer, about 30 minutes, and it did thicken up.

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        July 27, 2022 at 7:56 pm

        Yes, frozen fruit adjusts things, but worth having that extra flavor in the mixture is worth it.

        Reply
    4. chery

      August 12, 2020 at 10:14 pm

      Can i use equal parts of strawberries and cherries i do not like raspberries or blueberries?

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      • Megan Porta

        August 14, 2020 at 3:26 pm

        Yes, go for it! I’m sure it’ll be delicious. Come back and let us know how you like it!

        Reply
    5. tammy d bailey

      July 20, 2020 at 5:30 pm

      Can I use a boil bath for this recipe. I want it to last a year in my pantry. I hav bought cherries and blueberries on sale and I grow raspberries. Looking for a mixed fruit to xan this sounded so good! Thank you, Tammy

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      • Megan Porta

        July 21, 2020 at 12:18 am

        I haven’t done a hot bath to make it but I think that it would be fine. Raspberries make excellent jam!

        Reply
    6. Melissa t

      July 04, 2018 at 7:57 pm

      This is my favorite jelly! If I use frozen fruit, should I use cornstarch to thicken it a little?

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      • Megan Porta

        July 05, 2018 at 11:18 pm

        You can add a tbsp of cornstarch. But I would recommend just cooking it down a little longer. Cook and stir in 5 minute batches, as the chunks of fruit break down further, it’ll thicken up.

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