Cornelian Cherry Jam
Written by Jessica Davies
Cornelian cherries are similar in taste to tart cherries and can be used for jams, jellies, pies, syrups and wine. The fruit is high in vitamin C and is widely used in holistic / folk medicine to treat diabetes, digestive health and liver health. At Adama Farm, we have a handful of cornelian cherry trees that produce an abundant amount of cherries- available for purchase upon request.
I personally enjoy cornelian cherries in a jam / jelly form. The delicious spread pairs great with some bread and butter, a variety of desserts and can also be incorporated into a charcuterie board!
Ingredients:
4 cups cornelian cherries, pitted.
3 cups water, (add more if necessary).
2 cups sugar.
1/4 cup lemon juice or orange juice.
Directions:
Bring water to a boil in a large pot and add sugar. Stir sugar until dissolved.
Add cornelian cherries, lemon juice or orange juice to the pot and simmer for 30-40 minutes. Add more water if necessary to prevent it from running dry.
Stir the mixture while gently mashing the cherries.
Once the mixture begins to gel and reaches a good consistency, pour the hot jam into (prepared canning) jars. You may also strain some of the excess juice and use as a syrup. Enjoy!
