Many housewives prefer to make pitted cherry jam, which is called “Pyatiminutka”. After all, this not only saves time, but also makes it possible to preserve all the beneficial substances in the berries. The result is a fragrant, tasty, sweet treat. Fruits without nucleoli are completely soaked in sugar syrup. It’s easier to eat them; your teeth won’t be damaged by the bones.
Features of preparing “Five Minute” cherry jam for the winter
Experienced chefs know and put into practice some tricks that help create delicious cherry jam. Moreover, the workpiece will not deteriorate for a long time.
- To prevent the fruits from changing color, they are boiled in enamel dishes or stainless steel containers.
- Berries and granulated sugar are taken in equal proportions.
- While the product is on the fire, it must be stirred constantly so that it does not burn.
- The foam that appears on top is completely removed.
After the cherry jam is ready, the sealed containers are turned upside down, covered with a thick cloth or blanket and left until the product cools completely.
Preparing containers and ingredients
Careful attention should be paid to the preparation of containers and ingredients. To create jam, only ripe berries and fruits are taken. They must be free from bruises, signs of damage or rotting. The fruits are thoroughly washed under running cold water and placed in a colander to drain.
For jam, it is better to take dark burgundy cherries. After all, the darker they are, the sweeter and tastier they are. The pit must be removed from each fruit using a special tool.
Only in this case the loss of juice will be minimal. The finished product is placed in a sterilized container, preferably in small glass jars.
Then they cover it with nylon, polyethylene or tin lids doused with boiling water and place it in a storage place.
Best Recipes
There are many options for creating cherry jam. Any housewife can prepare a dessert to her taste.
Easy cooking method
Here is the easiest way to prepare a sweet dish - “5 minutes”.
The berries are covered with white sugar, the mass is thoroughly mixed and left for 30-35 minutes. Place the dishes on the fire, bring the product to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. The container is removed from the stove. After half an hour, the procedure is repeated. After an hour, boil again for 5 minutes.
Thick version with gelatin
To make the delicacy thick, the fruits must be boiled with gelatin. It is first soaked in water in a small saucepan and left to swell for the time written in the instructions. The container is placed on the stove, the liquid is boiled for 1-2 minutes. The cherries are sprinkled with granulated sugar, everything is mixed, and the dishes are put on the fire. The mass is boiled for 5 minutes, gelatin is added. Bring to a boil again.
With citric acid
If you add preservatives to the jam, its shelf life will increase by 2-3 months. The berries are mixed with white sugar and citric acid. Place on the stove and cook for 5 minutes. Cover the container with a lid and leave it for half an hour. And then the cherry jam is put into jars.
With raspberries
It turns out a very tasty delicacy if you boil several berries together.
Cherries and raspberries are taken in equal proportions. And granulated sugar is the same amount as the berries weigh. All three ingredients are mixed and left for 3.5 hours. Bring the mixture to a boil and keep on fire for 5 minutes. Then leave for 3.5 hours. The procedure is repeated 2 more times, but the standing time is reduced to 2.5 hours.
From frozen cherries
You can make jam from frozen cherries no worse than from fresh fruits. Moreover, the finished product is more tender. The berries are thawed, sprinkled with white sugar, and left for 4.5 hours. The mixture is stirred, put on fire, brought to a boil, and cooked for 5 minutes.
With currants
You can add currants of any color to the cherries in a 1:1 ratio. The result is a slightly sour jam.The berries are placed in different containers, granulated sugar is added, brought to a boil, and left for 3.5 hours. Mix cherries and currants, add 2-3 broken vanilla sticks. Cook the mixture after boiling for 5 minutes.
With mint and black tea
You can add mint and loose leaf black tea to cherry jam. The result is a dessert with a unique taste and aroma.
The berries are mixed with white sugar. Brew strong loose leaf tea with bergamot. After 15-20 minutes, it is poured onto the fruits, washed peppermint leaves are added.
Place the container on low heat, and after boiling, cook for another 5 minutes. They take out the mint and pour the product into jars.
Kiev style jam
Preparing this jam will require time and patience from the housewife. First, some of the cherries are pureed using a blender, then the juice is squeezed out through cheesecloth. You need to prepare juice and fruits in a ratio of 1:10. Place one glass of berries and granulated sugar into the cooking container. Bring to a boil, cook for 5 minutes. Add the same ingredients again and repeat the cooking procedure. This is done as many times as there are glasses of cherries.
After the last load, the mixture is brought to a boil and the heat is turned off. Cover the container with a lid and leave for half an hour. Then the finished jam is distributed into jars.
How and for how long is this jam stored?
The best place to store cherry blanks is a cellar or refrigerator (but not a freezer). The containers can be stored there for 1.5 years. The main thing is to prevent the product from freezing. Make sure that the jars are not exposed to direct sunlight.
Cherry jam is a sweet delicacy that no one will refuse, regardless of gender and age. To pamper her household, a woman will have to take on the monotonous task of removing seeds.The result is a fragrant and tender dessert.
How nice it will be to drink hot tea with delicious food in the cold winter and remember the best moments of the past summer. Or you can bake pies with cherry jam.
