Thick homemade cherry jam made with fresh cherries, sugar, and lemon juice for a naturally sweet spread.

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2 pounds cherries pitted

3/4 to 1 cup sugar

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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1. Pit and chop cherries.

2. Cook cherries with sugar and lemon juice.

3. Simmer until juices release.

4. Mash for desired texture.

5. Cook until thickened.

6. Test for doneness on cold plate.

7. Stir in vanilla.

8. Cool and store in jars.

Use ripe cherries for best flavor.

Adjust sugar to taste.

Sterilize jars for longer storage.

Jam thickens more as it cools.