Cherry Jam for Cheese

Directions

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   Wash the cherries and lime. Remove the stems and pits from the berries. Prepare a grater, a pot, and 250 ml jars.

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Cut the berries into 4 parts. Finely grate the lime zest, squeeze the juice from the pulp. Combine the cherries, lime juice and zest in a pot. Add sugar, pour in water. Mix and leave for 30 minutes at room temperature so the berries release their juice.

3. 3

   Step 3

   

   Place the pot with the berry mixture on medium heat. Cook it, periodically stirring and mashing the berries, for 4-5 minutes until the mixture boils. Add cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, mix well.

   TipInstead of ground, use whole spices and remove them after cooking.

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   Reduce the heat to low and simmer the jam for about 15-20 minutes, stirring, until it thickens. Remove the pot from the heat and pour the vanilla extract into the jam. Mix and let the mixture cool to room temperature.

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Transfer the cherry jam to jars, close tightly with a lid and cool. Store the jam in the refrigerator.

   TipCherry jam can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

6. 6

   Step 6

   

   Serve the cherry jam with any cheeses. Or better yet, assemble a beautiful appetizer plate.