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    Home » Recipes » Jams and Sauces

    Cherry Jam with Cinnamon

    Published: Jul 5, 2016 · Modified: Jun 25, 2022 by annabanana · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 7 Comments

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    Hey guys! Just a quick one today, but had to be shared as it's too good not to! I went to one of my favorite food markets over the weekend, and got too excited (shockerrr!!!) over cherries. Something had to be done, as they begged to be used, so this time, we are jamming!

     

    Cherry and Cinnamon Jam

     

    I never knew I would become a person who makes their own jam. Have you ever experienced this? Something that you used to laugh at, or couldn't understand why someone would waste their time on it, but now, all of the sudden, you understand, and you feel like you've been missing out on all this time (and you probably should've never laughed at it, but we all make mistakes, eyy?)? That's how I feel now about jam. Since making my Strawberry and Rhubarb Jam with Cardamom (click here for the recipe), I've been experimenting with different jams, or as I like to say, jamming. So far, it's been a pleasant experience, without major disasters and many happy jars. So here it is, another recipe for some goodness in a jar!

     

    Cherry Jam with Cinnamon

     

    Rather than using a sugar with pectin, I've used agar which is 100% vegan, as it's made out of certain types of seaweeds (don't worry, you can't taste them!). So it surely is an amazing culinary ingredient and great substitute for gelatin, it can be used in many different things like thickener for soups, in fruit preserves, cakes, ice cream and many other desserts. Whoooop!

     

    Cherry Jam with Cinnamon

     

    This cherry and cinnamon jam is so tasty, you may end up eating it straight from the jar! It happens to me, and I think I've mentioned that few times now, but just in case if you didn't know, I do like to eat things straight from the jar... Do not judge me, as it will not change my habit. Also combination of cherry with cinnamon is just awesome, so delicate, yet sweet and juicy and bursting with that sweet cherry flavor. It tastes great as a spread, on a bit of toast, or  as an addition to ice cream and cakes. Yum!!! Raise your spoons and jars my friends, and get ready to jam!

     

    Cherry Jam With Cinnamon

     

    *Nutritional Info supplied below refers to the whole product, and not a single serving

     

    Cherry Jam with Cinnamon
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    5 from 2 votes

    Cherry Jam with Cinnamon

    Easy and super tasty cherry jam with cinnamon. Use of agar flakes instead of gelatin makes it vegan and vegetarian friendly!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time55 mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 863kcal
    Author: Anna Banana

    Ingredients

    • 400 g cherries (pitted)
    • 1 ½ teaspoon agar powder
    • ⅓ cup maple syrup
    • ½ cinnamon stick
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • zest and juice of one lemon
    • ⅓ cup of water
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    Instructions

    • Place cherries in a medium pan with water, lemon zest and juice and cinnamon and bring gently to the boil.
    • Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 mins or until cherries are softened, stirring from time to time.
    • Add sugar and maple syrup and stir until dissolved.
    • Add agar powder and boil for about 5 more minutes allowing it to completely dissolve.
    • Pour into jars and allow to cool and set.
    • Enjoy!

    Please note that all my recipes are developed and tested in metric grams. I recommend that you use digital scales for a more accurate results. I have provided a conversion to US customary in the recipe but please note that I haven’t tested using this method.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 863kcal
    Did you make this?Tell me how you like it? Leave a comment or take a picture and tag @anna_wierzbinska on Instagram. I love seeing your take on my recipes!

     

    Delicious Cherry and Cinnamon Jam. This is super easy and tasty recipe, with the use of agar, 100% vegan and vegetarian! Yum!

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    Comments

    1. terri

      June 11, 2019 at 3:06 pm

      So if i want to process them in Jars for storage, will this recipe work? I usually put up jams/jellies and need to know what the shelf life of these are if you are not boiling the jars in a boiling bath.

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    2. Anita

      September 14, 2016 at 3:47 pm

      5 stars
      Can you use frozen cherries?

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      • annabanana

        September 14, 2016 at 7:20 pm

        Hi Anita! I've never tried using frozen cherries, but don't see why not! Cooking times may vary, or perhaps defrost them before using. Let me know did it work if you try it! 🙂 x

        Reply
    3. Laurina Roo @sweetenedbyplants

      July 16, 2016 at 10:22 pm

      Ohhhh yum!!! I love the cinnamon addition to this!! How goods that!!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        July 17, 2016 at 3:15 pm

        Aww thanks so much Laurina! 🙂 Can't live without cinnamon!!! And it goes so well with cherries! Will make your taste buds happy! x

        Reply
    4. Aimee | Wallflower Kitchen

      July 07, 2016 at 9:40 am

      5 stars
      I think you have become the jam making queen! The texture looks so perfect, I'll definitely be taking inspiration from your jam recipes next time I make some!

      Reply
      • annabanana

        July 12, 2016 at 10:06 am

        Thanks so much Aimee! And we have to arrange for jamming session together soon! 🙂 xxx

        Reply

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