Cherry jam recipe with almonds

Cherry jam recipe with almonds:

Ingredients:

1 kg of cherries (frozen or fresh, pitted)
200 g of almonds (fried and crushed)
500 g of sugar (the amount can be adjusted depending on sweetness preferences)
Juice and zest of one lemon

Instructions:

Cherry preparation:

Wash the cherries, remove the pits.

Preparation of almonds:

Fry the almonds in a dry frying pan over medium heat until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Cool and chop the almonds.

Making jam from cherries with almonds:

Put the cherries in a saucepan, add sugar, lemon juice and zest.
Heat over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Cooking until ready:

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes, until the cherries become soft and the jam acquires the desired consistency.

Adding almonds:

At the end of cooking, add the chopped almonds and mix well.

Checking readiness:

Check the readiness of the jam by dripping a little on a cold plate. If the mass freezes, the jam is ready.

Packaging in cans:

Sterilize jars and lids.
Fill the jars with hot jam, leaving a small gap on top.
Cover the jars with lids and wrap them so that they gradually cool down.

Keeping:

After complete cooling, the jam is ready for use.
Store in a cool and dark place.

This cherry jam with almonds will have a sweet cherry flavor, citrus aroma and add a delicate almond texture. Perfect for breakfasts, toasts, desserts or use as a pie filling. Enjoy your meal!