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Pin Cherry Jelly
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Pin Cherry Jelly

Author: Ashley Adamant

Ingredients

  • 6 1/2 cups pin cherry juice
  • 7 cups sugar
  • 1 box powdered pectin 1.75 ounces or 6 tablespoons

Instructions

  • In a large pot, mix 6 1/2 cups of pin cherry juice with 1 box (1.75 ounces) or 6 tablespoons of powdered pectin.
  • Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil, stirring constantly to prevent burning. Boil hard for 1 minute.
  • Add the sugar, and then boil the mixture hard for one minute, then promptly remove from heat to avoid overboiling.
  • Carefully skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
  • Pour the hot jelly into sterilized jars, leaving a 1/4 inch of headspace.
  • Secure the jars with your lids and bands.
  • Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (or 15 minutes above 6,000 feet in elevation).
  • Remove the jars from the canner and allow them to cool for 24 hours at room temperature.
  • Check the seals, label, and store for up to one year.

Notes

To make a reduced sugar pin cherry jelly, use a low-sugar pectin such as Sure Jel low sugar. Pin cherries are usually tart, so I'd recommend using at least 2 cups of sugar to 6 to 7 cups of juice for flavor.