Cherry Butter
Cherry Butter is a homemade fruit spread bursting with the rich, sweet-tart flavor of fresh cherries. Perfect for breakfast toast, desserts, or as a unique gift, this luscious spread transforms ordinary meals into extraordinary experiences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings (1 tablespoon each) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ lbs sweet cherries (6 cups pitted and chopped)
- 2 cups granulated sugar (divided)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Rinse cherries under cool water, pit them, and chop.
- In a large saucepan, combine cherries with 1½ cups of sugar.
- Bring to a soft boil over medium-high heat while stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for at least one hour.
- Puree the mixture until smooth using a food processor or immersion blender.
- Taste and add remaining sugar if desired; stir in lemon juice.
- Check consistency; if it mounds on a spoon, it's ready!
- Jar the mixture, leaving ¼" headspace if canning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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