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Cibo, cultura e tradizioni siciliane
Sicilian Cherry Jam – The Sweet Taste of Etna
Discover this delicious Sicilian cherry jam made with Etna’s red cherries — sweet, natural and perfect for breakfasts, tarts and cheese boards.
🛒 Ingredients
- ✓ 1 kg Etna red cherries (PDO)
- ✓ 400 g sugar
- ✓ Juice of 1 lemon
📊 Nutritional Information
If you adore the honest, sun-drenched flavours of Sicily, this cherry jam deserves a place in your pantry. Made with Etna’s red cherries — prized for their deep colour and naturally sweet aroma — it’s a preserve that captures the essence of a Sicilian summer in every spoonful.
Perfect on warm toast, tucked into a buttery tart or paired with local cheeses, this jam is wonderfully vibrant and surprisingly simple to prepare. I’ll walk you through each step so you can enjoy a jar (or several!) of this homemade treasure all year round.
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Wash the cherries thoroughly, remove the stems and pit them using a cherry pitter.
- 2
Place the cherries in a large pot with the sugar and lemon juice.
- 3
Cook over a medium-low heat, stirring often with a wooden spoon and skimming any foam from the surface.
- 4
To preserve a bright colour, bring the jam to the boil several times: let it simmer for a few minutes, then turn off the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
- 5
Repeat this process 4–5 times until the jam becomes thick and glossy.
- 6
Pour the hot jam into sterilised jars, seal tightly and submerge them in boiling water for 20 minutes to pasteurise.
- 7
Allow the jars to cool completely in the water before drying and storing them.
💡 Tips and Variations
Add a little grated lemon zest or a cinnamon stick during cooking for extra aroma. For a smoother texture, partially blend the jam before the final boil.
📦 Storage
- • Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to 12 months.
- • Once opened, keep in the fridge and consume within 10 days.
- • Ensure the vacuum seal is intact before storing.
🍷 Pairing
Try it on rustic bread with fresh ricotta, or pair it with aged Sicilian cheeses such as Piacentinu Ennese.
With this Sicilian cherry jam, you’ll bring the taste of a Mediterranean summer to your table all year long. Sweet, fragrant and wonderfully versatile, it’s perfect for breakfast, baking or cheese boards. Make it once and you’ll never want to be without a jar again!
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