Sweet Sour Cherry Jam

Sour Cherry Jam is a sweet appetizer you can enjoy any time.

Course: Spreads

Cuisine: Caribbean

Ingredients

• 4 cups sour cherries West India gooseberries
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 cups sugar
• 2 1/2 cups water

Instructions

• Wash the sour cherries and the bay leaves.
• Place in a deep pot. Add sugar and water.
• Boil for 45 minutes under medium heat stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
• When it achieves a reddish brown colour and is syrupy, turn off stove and leave to cool.
• Place in a sterilized bottle and refrigerate when cool.

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Sour Cherry Jam

Course: Spreads

Cuisine: Caribbean

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Author: Felix (Simply Trini Cooking)

Ingredients

• 4 cups sour cherries West India gooseberries
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 cups sugar
• 2 1/2 cups water

Instructions

• Wash the sour cherries and the bay leaves.
• Place in a deep pot. Add sugar and water.
• Boil for 45 minutes under medium heat stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
• When it achieves a reddish brown colour and is syrupy, turn off stove and leave to cool.
• Place in a sterilized bottle and refrigerate when cool.