Author Notes
This jam makes a great homemade Christmas gift, not to mention it's a great way to get a Brandy Old Fashioned in with your breakfast judgement free. Cherry preserves with orange and a hint of brandy and Angostura bitters. Put that on your toast. —Sarah | Wisconsin from Scratch
Ingredients
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8 cups
pitted cherries (frozen cherries are your best bet around the holidays. I recommend using a mix of half sweet and half tart cherries)
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2/3 cup
freshly squeezed orange juice
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2 tablespoons
grated orange zest
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1 1/2 cups
sugar
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1/2 cup
brown sugar
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1/4 cup
brandy
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2 teaspoons
Angostura bitters
Directions
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Place cherries, orange juice, and orange zest in a large pot over medium high heat. Cook until cherries are soft and releasing juice, about 10-15 minutes.
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Transfer jam to a blender, or use an immersion blender to blend most of the cherries into a smoother consistency. If desired, you can leave a few whole cherries in there for added texture. Return blended cherries to medium high heat.
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Add the sugars and stir to mix thoroughly. Bring to a boil and continue cooking over medium high heat, stirring often, until mixture thickens, about 25-30 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in the brandy and bitters. Ladle jam into jars and seal tightly. Jam will keep in refrigerator for 2-3 weeks.
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