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Sweet, rich and naturally flavorful Homemade Cherry Preserve is so good that you will need to stock up on bread so you can make toast for breakfast as an excuse to spread this wonderful natural reward. When cooking this preserve you will notice a fragrance permeating throughout that is full of sweet notes of tart berry mixed with inviting tones of lemon melted sugar. Aromas like this are what makes a house into a home. A generation or two ago ladies would measure their reputation as a cook by being master prepares of the best preserve in town. That sentiment is still ever present and remains part of our culture. My goal is to develop those kinds of memories for my children by setting the bar for how to spend time together. With absolutely zero preservatives and a lot less sugar compared to store bought, this is a guilt free treat for the kids. My kids will get up early to toast an English muffin or a slice of bread for breakfast when this fresh made preserve is one of the choices. This can also be added to oatmeal or used to smother a scone to add a bit of seasonal delight to the midsummer breakfast experience. Check out my video to see just how easy this preserve is to make and let me know what you think of the recipe.

As with most preserves; you can substitute any type of fresh seasonal fruit local to your area and likely accomplish the same goal of deliciousness.

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Pit & chop cherries

Place the cherries, sugar and lemon juice in a stainless steel or nonstick pan. Mix everything together.

Turn the stove top heat high and bring it to a boil (this should take about 2-3 minutes). Stir frequently to prevent burning or sticking to the pan. Then, turn down the heat to medium and let simmer for an additional 45-50 minutes. Continue to stir frequently. Let the cherries simmer until the juice evaporates.

Turn off the heat & remove the pan from heat source. The mixture will thicken after as the preserve reaches room temperature.

Once cool enough to touch; Transfer the contents to a jar or container and place in the refrigerator.

It’s good for up to 4-6 weeks.

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Homemade Cherry Preserves

Only 3 ingredients with a few simple steps to prepare sweet and delicious good old-fashioned homemade cherry preserves.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Course Breakfast, Condiment

Cuisine American

Servings cups

Calories

Ingredients

2 lbs fresh or frozen cherries pitted and chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Place the cherries, sugar and lemon juice in a stainless steel or nonstick pan. Mix everything together.
Turn the stove top heat high and bring it to a boil (this should take about 2-3 minutes). Stir frequently to prevent burning or sticking to the pan. Then, turn down the heat to medium and let simmer for an additional 45-50 minutes. Continue to stir frequently. Let the cherries simmer until the juice evaporates.
Turn off the heat & remove the pan from heat source. The mixture will thicken after as the preserve reaches room temperature.
Once cool enough to touch; Transfer the contents to a jar or container and place in the refrigerator.