How to Make Mandarin Blue Cherry Jam - A Step-by-Step Guide

Preserving the flavors of summer fruits is a delightful way to enjoy them all year long. And what better way to do that than by making Mandarin Blue Cherry Jam? This delectable jam is a perfect blend of sweet mandarin oranges and tart blue cherries, creating a burst of flavor in every spoonful. Whether spread on toast or used as a topping for cheesecakes and ice cream, this jam is sure to elevate any dish.

Making jam at home may seem like a daunting task, but this recipe makes it quit...

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds fresh blueberries, crushed
  • 1 ½ pounds pitted fresh sweet cherries, crushed
  • 1 (11 ounce) can Mandarin orange segments, drained and crushed
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 (1.75 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin
  • 5 ½ cups white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 day
  • Total Time: 1 day 35 mins
  • Servings: 56
  • Yield: 7 cups

  • Combine the blueberries, cherries, oranges, lemon juice, and pectin in a large pot; bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the sugar until it dissolves completely and the mixture returns to a rolling boil; boil 1 minute and remove from heat. Pour into hot, sterilized jars and top with sterilized lids. Secure lids with bands, process for 5 minutes in a boiling water bath. Allow jars to cool slowly, creating a vacuum seal. Allow to sit at room temperature 1 to 2 days to allow jam to set. Refrigerate after opening.
  • Nutrition

    101 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 1mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 55mg