Easy Chocolate Cherry Jam Recipe from Scratch
If you love chocolate-covered cherries or a rich, fruity treat, this Chocolate Cherry Jam is a perfect addition to your homestead kitchen. Not only is it delicious on toast, biscuits, or pancakes, but it’s also ideal for canning, making it a long-lasting homemade treat you can enjoy year-round or share with friends and family.
Servings: 6 Pints
Calories: 929kcal
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Ingredients
- 6 Cups Dark Sweet Cherries fresh or frozen, pitted and coarsely chopped
- 6 Tablespoons Pectin
- 1/4 Cup Bottled Lemon Juice
- 6 Cups Sugar
- 2/3 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa
Instructions
- Sterilize half pints or desired jars in a steam canner or boiling water. Ensure there’s enough water in your water canner and that the jars are hot. Remove carefully using jar tongs and place jars on a damp cloth.
- Wash, pit, and chop cherries into smaller pieces.6 Cups Dark Sweet Cherries
- In a 4-qt. stainless steel or enameled Dutch oven add the cherries, pectin, and lemon juice. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down, over high heat, stirring constantly.6 Tablespoons Pectin, 1/4 Cup Bottled Lemon Juice
- Meanwhile, stir together sugar and cocoa until blended. Add all of it to the boiling cherry mixture. Return mixture to a full rolling boil. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam, if necessary.6 Cups Sugar, 2/3 Cup Unsweetened Cocoa
- Carefully ladle hot jam into hot jars, leaving ½-inch headspace. Use a non-metallic spatula or chopstick to remove air bubbles. Wipe jar rims clean with a paper towel dampened with vinegar. Place lids and screw bands, and adjust to fingertip-tight.
- Place jar in boiling-water canner. Repeat until all jars are filled.
- Using a boiling water bath, process jars for 10 minutes. Make sure that the water in the water bath covers the jars by 1-2 inches. I set a timer. Processing time ensures the jam is safe for long-term storage. Remove jars carefully and let cool completely before storing.
- Remove jars from the water bath and let them cool completely. Check seals after 24 hours. Check lids for seal, they should not flex when center is pressed.
- Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to a year. Refrigerate after opening. Refrigerate after opening.
Nutrition
Calories: 929kcal | Carbohydrates: 241g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 467mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 218g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg