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With plump cherries, warm spices and a touch of white balsamic these Balsamic Sweet Cherry Preserves are amazing on cheese and charcuterie boards, make a great breakfast spread and are wonderful for glazing roasted poultry and pork.
I was browsing through a gourmet specialty shop a few weeks ago and spotted a little jar labeled "Spiced Cherry Jam". It was quite expensive for the small jar but, being a huge cherry fan, I was intrigued and tried not to gasp when the clerk rang up the pricey condiment. The jam was delicious paired with cheese and charcuterie and made a wonderful spread for toast, biscuits, scones, bagels, etc. After trying it, I couldn't wait for fresh cherry season to roll around so I could come up with my own rendition. Several weeks ago, I spotted the first display of beautiful ruby-red cherries, filled a bag and started testing and tweaking. I'm super happy with the final product and hope you love these Balsamic Sweet Cherry Preserves as much as we do!
The problem with cherries
Although, as mentioned above, I LOVE cherries and probably eat my weight in them every summer, there's a problem with this sweet, juicy stone fruit. Well, actually there are two.
The first problem is those darn pits! In order to enjoy cherries, you have to somehow work around the pits. And it's one thing to eat a handful and spit out (more polite to say "dispose of") the pits as you go. But when you're making a cherry pie or a cherry cake or these Cherry Balsamic Preserves, that's A LOT of cherry pits to remove.
If you google "how to remove cherry pits", there are all sorts of tricks; "use chopsticks", "tear the cherries apart with your fingers", "use a paper clip", "a pastry tip", "a reusable straw"... the list goes on and on. But when you're talking about a BIG bowl of cherries, all these techniques sound like a BIG pain.
There is, however, an easy way to pit cherries that makes a mountain of cherries seem more like a molehill. A number of years ago, I discovered the OXO Good Grips Cherry Pitter that works like a dream. I timed myself with this Balsamic Sweet Cherry Preserves recipe and I could remove the pits from over 2 pounds of cherries in less than 10 minutes with this little kitchen workhorse! These cherry pitters are very reasonably priced and also work as an olive pitter - to me, it's worth its weight in gold! Problem number 1 solved!
Problem number 2? Well, it's only a problem when you're making jam but we are making Balsamic Sweet Cherry Preserves right now, so let's talk about it. Cherries (and most other stone fruits) are super low in natural pectin. And anytime you make jam or jelly with low-pectin fruit, setting problems are more of an issue than with fruits like apples, oranges, grapefruits and lemons, which all have loads of pectin.
There's nothing worse (at least in a culinary sense) than to go through the trouble of making jam then having a runny final product, that's only good for topping ice cream. There is a solution though that I've discovered over the years. Simply chop an apple really fine and add it to the low-pectin fruit. Voila - the result is beautifully set up jam!
Another benefit of using an apple in this Balsamic Sweet Cherry Preserves recipe, is that you don't need as many cherries. That's a good thing as cherries are often quite pricey while apples are more reasonable. And you'd never guess that the finished product wasn't 100% cherries! Problem number two solved!
How I pit cherries
Even with the wonderful cherry pitter that I mentioned above, pitting cherries isn't the most tidy job. The crimson-hued juice can stain whatever it comes in contact with and when the pit is pushed out with the cherry pitter, there tends to be a little spray of the messy juice.
I counteract this problem by pitting my cherries right in the kitchen sink. I place a large white open trash bag in the sink and then pit the cherries right over the bag. With the bag being light-colored, I can see and hear (a little "ping") when each pit hits the bag. Every now and then a pit gets stuck in the cherry, even after the pitter's plunger has pushed its way through. So if I don't see and hear the pit hit the bag, I can then push it out with my finger. When the cherry pitting is done, the messy bag can be disposed of.
Hot water bath it... or not!
The great thing about this Balsamic Sweet Cherry Preserves recipe is that you don't have to have any canning skills to make it. The finished product can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks or in the freezer for up to a year.
However, if you prefer, this jam can be canned with a hot water bath to make it shelf-stable. Either way works and I've given instructions for both down below in the recipe.
What to do with these Balsamic Sweet Cherry Preserves
Here are a few ideas for what to do with this delicious jam:
- Serve it for breakfast with toast, biscuits, scones, bagels or English muffins.
- Serve it on a cheese or charcuterie board (as pictured in the post).
- Make a delicious grilled sandwich with a spoonful of these Cherry Balsamic Preserves as a spread - Smoked turkey and Havarti cheese are delicious but don't stop there! Use your imagination - there are so many options!
- Serve it with baked Brie wrapped in puff pastry - SO good!
- Use it as a topping for pancakes or waffles.
- Spoon it over ice cream and top with these Easy Candied Pecans.
- Add a dollop to your morning yogurt and top with a sprinkle of this Double Almond Granola.
- Make a fabulous, very gourmet PB&J.
- Give it away!
Yep, this jam makes a fabulous gift. Give it on its own or pair it with a bottle of wine or a wedge of great cheese and some gourmet crackers. Who wouldn't love a gift like that?!
As you can see in the pictures, we have some lovely labels that we're happy to share with you to make your jam gifts look pretty and professional.
To receive a PDF for the free printable labels, along with instructions on how to use them, simply let us know, in the comment section below this post, that you'd like them. We'll email you back with the labels and instructions.
I love the small hexagonal jars featured in the images in this post. They hold just 4 ounces so they're the perfect size to adorn a cheese or charcuterie board or for packing for a picnic. Another benefit is, since they hold less than traditional jam/jelly jars, you end up with more gifts to give (or stash) away!
Whether you make these Balsamic Sweet Cherry Preserves for a breakfast treat, an easy appetizer condiment or to give away, don't let this sweet cherry season slip away without making them! You'll be more than happy you invested the time!
Café Tips for making these Balsamic Sweet Cherry Preserves
- This recipe calls for powdered pectin. I use SURE-JELL Fruit Pectin (the original variety in the yellow box). You can use other brands of powdered pectin but NOT liquid pectin. Powdered pectin and liquid pectin are NOT interchangeable. To ensure success, stick with powdered pectin for this recipe. If you can only get liquid pectin, it would be best to follow a recipe designed for that type of pectin, not this recipe.
- For those of you using a different brand of pectin, a packet of SURE-JELL is 1.75 ounces or 49g.
- In addition to cherries, you'll need 1 medium red-skinned apple for this recipe. Red Delicious, Fuji, Honey Crisp, Gala and Braeburn are all good choices. You won't know at the end that there's apple in the jam but it will ensure a good set as apples have lots of pectin (cherries, not so much). Wash the apple but don't peel it as the peel has the most pectin. The peel will "melt" into the jam.
- This recipe calls for 2½ pounds of cherries. That's how many cherries you need to purchase. You will use most of them but perhaps not all of them. You want a total of 4 cups of finely chopped fruit which will include the finely chopped apple.
- I use my mini food processor to finely chop both the apple and the cherries for this Balsamic Sweet Cherry Preserves recipe. I love this little food processor that's easy to store, easy and light to pull out and does a great chop. I chop the apple and then the cherries in batches, pulsing on and off until the fruit is finely chopped (but NOT pureed - you want a bit of texture). This food processor is definitely a little workhorse in my kitchen - I use it numerous times every week! It would make a great gift for anyone who enjoys cooking.
- As noted above, this Balsamic Sweet Cherry Preserves recipe can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer so you don't need any fancy canning skills. It can also be put through a hot water bath if you prefer to make it shelf stable. Follow the specific directions in the recipe for your preference.
- Every time I publish a jam or jelly recipe, I get asked if the sugar could be reduced. Making jam with pectin is an exact science. To ensure success, measure the fruit and sugar carefully with a dry measuring cup - and don't cheat! The sugar is not just for sweetness. It also has a lot to do with the way the jam, jelly and/or preserves thicken or set up.
- All of the above being said, if you prefer a jam with less sugar, there are low-sugar and no-sugar pectins out there. However, you will need to follow the directions and proportions of ingredients called for on the packages of those pectins. Don't use this recipe.
- This recipe calls for Garam masala. Garmam masala is a spice blend that is common in Indian cuisine and is popular throughout South Asia. The name means "warm spices". It adds a delicious, intriguing flavor to this jam along with cinnamon and a pinch of cloves. You can find garam masala at most larger grocery stores in either the spice section or the international aisle. We use it here at The Café in lots of different dishes, like this Slow Cooker Butter Chicken and this Fresh Spinach Dahl.
- A small amount of butter is added to this jam, right before the final boil. The butter will help reduce the foam on the top of the jam after boiling. You will still have a bit but it can be skimmed off. Don't throw the skimmed jam away though. It still tastes great - you just don't want foam in your pretty jars of jam.
- No matter how well you think you've pitted the cherries, you might miss a few. It's okay though as the pits will float to the top and you can scoop them out before jarring the jam.
- This recipe makes 48 ounces of jam. The number of jars that it yields will depend on the size of your jars.
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Balsamic Sweet Cherry Preserves
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized red apple
- 2½ pounds ripe sweet cherries
- ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1.75 ounces powdered pectin, I use SURE-JELL Fruit Pectin
- 5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon butter, I used salted butter
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon chili powder, I use Ancho chili powder
Instructions
For jam that will be stored in the refrigerator or freezer:
- Get out a large 6-8 quart Dutch oven or pot, a 1 cup dry measuring cup and a flat-bladed table knife. Set aside.
- Wash your jars and lids with hot soapy water, rinse well and dry. Set aside.
- Pit and finely chop 2 pounds of the cherries. Core and finely chop the unpeeled apple. I like to use my mini food processor to chop both the apple and the cherries. I just pulse it on and off until everything is finely chopped (NOT pureed).
- Place the chopped apple in a 1-cup dry measuring cup. You should have around ¾-1 cup. If it’s not quite a cup, fill the rest with cherries, leveling off the fruit at the top with a knife. Transfer the mixture to a the large pot then add 3 more cups (leveled off) of finely chopped cherries to the pot.
- Add the pectin and balsamic vinegar to the pot and stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring frequently with a sturdy spatula and scraping down the sides of the pot.
- Stir in 5 cups of sugar (don't try to reduce the amount), spices and butter. Return to a full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides of the pot. Lower the heat just a bit if the boiling mixture rises too close to the top of the pot.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Skim off any foam with a metal spoon and ladle into the prepared jars, filling to within ½ inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with the lids. Screw the tops on and allow the jars to sit on the counter for 24 hours then refrigerate or freeze.
For jam that will be canned with a hot water bath:
- Get out a large 6-8 quart Dutch oven or pot, a 1 cup dry measuring cup and a flat bladed table knife. Set aside.
- Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
- Pit and finely chop 2 pounds of the cherries. Core and finely chop the unpeeled apple. I like to use my mini food processor to chop both the apple and the cherries. I just pulse it on and off until everything is finely chopped (NOT pureed).
- Place the chopped apple in a 1-cup dry measuring cup. You should have around ¾-1 cup. If it’s not quite a cup, fill the rest with cherries, leveling off the fruit at the top with a knife. Transfer the mixture to the pot then add 3 more cups (leveled off) of finely chopped cherries.
- Add the pectin and balsamic vinegar to the pot and stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring frequently with a sturdy spatula and scraping down the sides of the pot.
- Stir in sugar, spices and butter. Return to a full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly and scraping down the sides of the pot. Adjust the heat down a bit if the boiling mixture gets too close to the top of the pot.
- Remove from the heat and skim off any foam with metal spoon. Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within ¼ inch of the tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly.
- Place jars on an elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)
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The Balsamic Sweet Cherry Preserve recipe looks delicious, and the directions for this recipe are awesome...I think I can do this! Could you please send me the cute labels?
Thanks for the kind comments, Ibeth! So glad to hear that you found the directions helpful. We think you can do it too, and we'd love to hear how this recipe turns out for you! The labels are on the way to your inbox. Enjoy!
Can frozen cherries be used in this Cherry recipe
Hi Mary, yes, frozen berries work well. They are more juicy, so just be sure to measure accurately and, if you have extra juice/berries, save it for ice cream or yogurt.
Have had great success making your other jams. I’d love labels for this one. Cherry season gone by but will certainly make in 2026. Thank you.
Thanks, Deb!
The taste is amazing but my jam is too thin. Is it possible to put the jam back on the stove with more pectin?
Hi Sherrie, you could try cooking it down to thicken it a bit more. Or try one of these fixes: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/how-to-thicken-jam
Chris, I noticed as I hit enter, that my email was misspelled. I attribute that to age!!
Hi Chris, could I have the cute labels also? the labels for the cherry jam.
I made the freezer peach jam- 1st time ever making jam--- and it is fabulous!! I'm totally pleased.
thank you!!
Awesome! Thanks, Christy! We are happy to send the labels.
I would like the label information please.
Sure!
The is amazing. I have been canning all my life and it is wonderful to see this tradition coming back plus a gift that is homemade has so much more meaning.
So glad to hear that, Maggie!
Labels please. I am soon to get a large bag of cherries and will be making this recipe this week. Looking forward to giving as gifts.
Sure, Lynn!
Please send me the labels, which are so cute, by the way!
Thanks, Suzanne! Sending them your way.
Once again I'll ask for your indulgence for an old beginner in the kitchen. You instruct us thus: "Wash your jars and sides with hot soapy water...." I've never made a jam or jelly before and am ignorant of the related terms. What exactly are the "sides" I'm meant to wash?
Haha! I need your eyes, John! It must have been a spell-check error. It should be "jars and lids". I have corrected that in the recipe. Thanks!! (I might need to hire you as an editor!!)💕
Amazing recipe, please send the instructions for labels.
Sure, Patti!
Hello Chris,
Would you please send me the labels for this recipe of Balsamic Sweet Cherry Preserves? I want to make this jam with the water bath method.
Thanks so much!
Sure, Marcia!
could you send me the labels thank you blessings
Sure, Erika!
Please send the labels. Thanks!
Sure, Mandy!
I am making your jam today and would love the labels. I have made many of your recipes and love them all. Thank you
So happy to hear that, Susan! We are happy to send the labels.
Made your preserves last year and loved them. Just made them again and can’t find my labels. Could you please send me the PDF again? Thank you.
Sure, Katie!
I'm looking forward to trying this recipe. Please forward the label PDF.
Thank you.
Myrna
Sure, Myrna!
I have made sereral of your jams in the past and have enjoyed and gifted. Looking forward to the Cherry one. Please send a pdf for your fabulous labels.
Thanks
That's great, Terri! Happy to send the labels.
May I have the labels please. Thanks
Sure, Dotti!
I’ve enjoyed many of your other jam recipes and am eager to try this one too! Please send me the pdf for the labels. Thank you!
That's great, K! Sending them your way.
Dying to try this year . Please send me the labels for the Cherry Jam with Balsamic vinegar
Sure, Lynne!
I would appreciate reaching the labels. The jam sounds delicious!
Sending them your way, Beverly!
Please send the labels--I want to make this for neighbors, especially the one who keeps me supplied with tomatoes, cucumbers, green beans, etc, etc.
Sending them your way, Emily!
This sounds soooo good. I would love the labels
Sure, Debbie!
I am off to buy cherries . Would love the labels.
Sure, Lynn!
Hello, I would love to receive your PDF of the printable lables and instructions for the cherry preserves recipe. I am looking forward to trying my hand at this project. Thank you.
Sending them your way, Phyllis!
What a great combination: balsamic vinegar and sweet cherries. I have some cherries I froze to try for Christmas gifts. Please send me the labels.
Sending them your way, Debbie!
Please send me the labels for the cherry ...
Please send me the labels for strawberry jam... please send me the labels for apple butter
Please send me the labels for the lemongrass one... I made all these but must have put on wrong way.. I need the labels for Christmas gifts..,
Thank you
Gayle eales
Hi Gayle, we're happy to send any of the labels but we just request that you ask for them on the individual posts. My daughter in law, Lindsay sends them out and that's how she stays organized.
I would love to have the label pdf. Thank you so much! i am eager to make the different jams.
Sending them your way, Margaret!
Can I please get the PDF for the labels? Thank you!
I have a large sour cherry tree with more fruit than I know what to do with so I am going to give this a try despite it calling for sweet cherries.
Sending them your way, Jaimi!
Hi Chris it’s Vera Conner I would ❤️the PDF for the labels this is the second season I have mad this wonderful jam for charcuterie boards and gifts for friends
🙏🏻
Sending them now, Vera!
I would really appreciate these labels. I have not made this recipe yet. I will soon. I have been very pleased with your other jam recipes as have all I have shared the finished product with. Thank you in advance!
Sending them your way, Susan!
I would love a copy of the labels. I am going to price cherries on my next shopping trip!
Sending them your way, Toni!
please email me the lables for Balsamic Sweet Cherry Preserves
Sure, LouAnn!
Aldi's has a sale on these cherries now so get more and make the jam. Labels please and thanks for the recipe.
Sending them your way, Diana!
Cherries are my favorite fruit. I can’t wait to make your jam. Please send me your labels. Also, can I use regular balsamic vinegar rather than white.
Hi Debby, we'll be happy to send the labels.
Regarding your question, you can use regular dark balsamic but the color of the jam will be darker.
Can’t wait to try this and would love the cute labels!
Sending them your way, Lisa!
Labels please
Excited to try recipe
Sending them your way, Carole!
Serendipity - just purchased cherries, just saw your recipe and would love the labels to finish the project off!
Sure, Bev!
I would love the labels
I would love the labels as well
Sure, ShandonGayle!
Please send me the free printable labels for the balsamic sweet cherry preserves. Thank you, and have a truly splendid day!
Thanks, Karen! Sending them your way!
I received a jar of these wonderful Preserves (best I ever tasted) as a gift and now I want to make some for myself and to give as gifts myself. Could you please send me the printable labels?
That's great, Marvin! Sending the labels your way.
This jam is delicious! I can’t wait to use it for grilling. Can you send the labels please? I made it using frozen berries that I had processed last summer, and it works fabulously.
That's great! Just sent them, Susan!
Hi Chris!
Made this jam today with frozen cherries from summer. It’s delicious and I want to gift it for February birthdays. Could you send the labels please? This is such a nice thing you all do.
Thanks,
Susan
That's great, Susan! Sending the labels your way!
Please send me the PDF labels for the cherry balsamic preserves.
Sure, Colleen!
Made this earlier this year when cherries were in season turned out great. Wanted to make some more so today I made it useing Trader Joes frozen cherries and it was evey bite as good . Could you send me the labels
Thanks Laurie
That's great, Laurie! We will send the labels.
This was a wonderful recipe. Please send me the PDF labels for the cherry balsamic preserves. I am planning to make more for gifts.
Thanks, Heidi! Sending the labels your way!
I made this and it turned out really good. I requested the labels but you never sent them to me. Please send me the gift labels. Thanks
Hi Glenda, we will try again!
I would love the pdf label. Thank you kindly!
Sure, Gretchen!
Hi -
I’d love to have the labels for the Balsamic Sweet Cherry Preserves. Looking forward to trying out this recipe soon!
Thanks.
Sure, Kim!
I would love to receive the free printable labels for Balsamic Sweet Cherry Preserves. I can't wait to make them and share with friends and family!
Sending them your way, Natalie!
I would love the labels please. Looking forward to making this for gifts!
Sure, Sheila!
Hi Chris! I'd love the pdf for the labels, please. Reading through the comments, I can't begin to tell you how happy I was to see that the jam could be made with frozen cherries!
The very day I bought the fresh cherries, I had a bit of a slip & fall accident , running an errand. Fractured my kneecap, so must spend the next 5 weeks minimum in bed, with leg extended straight out in front of me. Only supposed to be up to use the washroom (with a footstool for my leg 😖). So...here I sit in bed, eating fresh cherries. Definitely NOT what I had planned for (all) of them!
Blessings to you and your team for all you do to provide us with such great content! 🙏
Oh no! We are so sorry to hear that, Terry! Hope your recovery goes smoothly and that you are back in the kitchen soon 🙂 We will send the labels your way.
I would love the labels for the cherry jam.
Sending them your way, Kathleen!
I am planning on making the Cherry Balsamic Preserves and would appreciate having the labels . Thank you in advance
Susan
Sending them your way, Susan!
I would like the PDF printable labels for the cherry balsamic jam. I can’t wait to try it. Just got my supplies! Thank you!
Sending them your way, Gloria!
I would love the labels for this cherry recipe. Thank you!
Sure, Jennifer!
I starting subscribing a few weeks ago and really enjoy the creativity of your recipes and techniques. And I love the jars and labels for this recipe. Can you send me the label information? Thank you.
Thanks for the kind comment, Tim! We are happy to send the labels your way.
This jam sounds wonderful! Can't wait to try! Please seemed the printable labels so I can share with others.
Thank you
Sending them your way, Beverly!
Chris Chris
I love all your recipes… And I love the fact to give us his beautiful labels they make wonderful gifts!!! I’d love the labels for both the cherry preserves and for the watermelon cookies… And I’d love to take your little grandson home with me. He’s just a doll… Any suggestions? And we are having grandparents camp over here and I’m going to make the watermelon cookies… I was born in September, and so I have a birthday party for all the people I know that were born in September women of course… And I did do a theme with watermelon… I wish I had your cookies then… This September I’m doing a theme of all flowers maybe you could give me a hint of what I could be doing for that… I love all your recipes in your enthusiasm… I can hardly wait to make your entertaining recipes… Plus your Basque cream cheese cake… I look forward to reading your recipes and using them so keep up the good work… And your shortbread cookies are the best…
Good morning! I would love to have the PDF labels for your Balsamic Sweet Cherries Preserves emailed to me! I'm looking forward to making these preserves--they sound delicious!
Thank you!
Sending them your way, Susan!
Please send me the free printable labels for the balsamic sweet cherry preserves. Thank You
Sure, Peggy!
Please send the labels! Looking forward to making this! Many thanks
Sure, Pat!
Please send me recipes for the sweet cherry balsamic preserves. Thank you.
Sending them your way, Marti!
Hello,
I would love the labels please. Just bought some cherries to make this.
Thank you
Gwen
Sure, Gwen!
Please send me the free printable labels. Much appreciated.
Sure, Glenda!
How many jars of what size does this yield? If I missed that info in the post, I apologize.
I would also like the labels please. I look forward to trying this when I return from vacation!
Hi Renee, the recipe makes 48 ounces of jam. The number of jars will depend on the size of your jars.Enjoy!
Oh, I am loving all your recipes, but this Cherry one really grabbed me! I would love to have the link for the labels, if you please. And thank you, thank you for your inspired efforts on this blog. I truly enjoy it.
Thanks for the kind comment, Alice! We will send the labels.
I love all of your recipes! Looking forward to making the jam. Please send me the pdf for the labels. Thanks you.
Thanks, Randi! Sending them your way.
Looking forward to making this. Please send link for labels. Thank you.
Sure, Laurie!
Love your blog - recipes never fail and are delicious! I would love these labels, please.
Thanks, Peggy! We will send them your way.
I'm going to make this for gifts. I can't wait to get started. Would you please send the labels?
Thanks for a great recipe!
Phyllis
Sure, Phyllis!
Going to make these for gifts, please send the labels.
Thanx
Sure, Jaqueline!
Chris, thanks for another great recipe! So enjoy following you on Instagram!
Would you kindly send the PDF of this charming label? Many thanks! Ciao, Dee
Thanks, Dee! Sending them your way!
Hi Chris,
Would love to try this recipe with your free printable labels.
Thanks
Happy to send them your way, Marilou!
This was outstanding! Made it today. I expected a bit more "heat", and may step up the spices a bit next time. Funny, because I'm not usually a spicey person! But everyone loved it!
Thanks for your review, Summer!
I can't wait to get started on this! Please send the labels!
Thanks,
Summer
Sure, Summer!
Do the hexagon jars seal well in a canner? I just made the cherry preserves and the taste is fabulous. I canned them using ball jars but might want to make some as gifts.
Hi Joanna, the website says that these jars can be used for canning but I would feel safer with a jar with bands and lids. There are some similar angled jars that do have bands and lids: https://amzn.to/46pzLti
Hi Chris,
I would love a copy of the label pdf for the balsamic Sweet Cherry Preserves. The recipe sounds so delicious, can't wait to try!
Thanks
Candace
Sending them your way, Candace!
Looks like another winner! Please send along the label pdf. Thanks!
Sure, Liz!
I am trying my first jam making recipe. love cherries too so we will see how it turns out. Could I please have the Jam printable labels . Thank you much!
Sure, Melanie! Let us know how it turns out!
Hi Melanie, the labels were not able to be delivered. Could there be an error in your email address?
Could you please send the labelsf pdf for the cherry jam. thank you
Happy to send them, Elwood! Enjoy!
Thank you for providing us with these great recipes. I just finished a wonderful jar of pineapple and jalapeno. Yum. Please send my printable labels for the sweet Cherry Preserves. Thank you again.
Chris I would love the PDF for these labels. I made both the spice and sweet cherry jam yesterday. The flavors of the balsamic was AMAZING.
We had the sweet freezer this morning with our toast and I loved that the flavor was not too sweet and tasty. Thank you for being my go to blog for most of my recipes.
Vera
I just finished making this…wasn’t too sure about adding cloves and chili powder but I followed the recipe and it is delicious! Thanks for another great recipe!!!
Awesome! Thank you for letting us know, Stephanie!
Hi Chris,
Thank you for this beautiful recipe, I would greatly appreciate labels!
Sure, Monica!
I just made this cherry preserve recipe, and it’s wonderful! I’ve never made any jam or preserve before, so I was really thrilled how well this turned out. I would love the labels you’ve made so I can give away some of my jars as gifts. Thanks so much!
Typo on the pictured label - should be "delicious on cheeses and charcuterie.." OR delicious on cheese and charcuterie..."
Thanks, Kathleen. We didn't notice that. It was supposed to say "delicious on cheese and charcuterie boards". I appreciate having extra eyes.
Hi Chris.
I would love the printable labels. Please and thank you.
You've done it once again. These Balsamic Sweet Cherries sound
wonderful.
Sincerely,
Nancy Carlson
Sending them your way, Nancy!
I love cherries and I love making things for my family and friends for Christmas. I would love the labels please!!
Sure, Jean!
Yes, I would like these labels. Cherries are one of my favorite fruits.
Sending them your way, Cindy!
Can’t wait to make this! Michigan cherries are coming into their own now. Would love to use your labels. Thanks!
Awesome! Happy to send the labels, Erika!
Hi Chris
I would love the labels for this cherry jam. Thanks so much. I am going to try to make this lovely jam to give as a fundraiser.
This cherry jam sounds delicious. I will be making it for myself and for gift giving. Would love to have the labels. Thank you
Thank you for this lovely recipe. I have a feeling my Christmas gifting is going to be full of your preserves this year. I would be delighted if you would send me the labels. I have some of the hexagonal jars which will be perfect for this. Quick question , if I can't get hold of white balsamic can I use Modena aged balsamic?
As I have mentioned before I am a jam person and make jam every year. This one is intriguing zi would love the printable labels. Elle
Hope you enjoy it, Elle! Sending the labels your way.
Thank you for such a delicious sounding recipe. QUESTION: Would this recipe work using FROZEN CHERRIES please.
I too would like the delightful labels please.
God Bless
Heather
Hi Heather, the labels should be in your email.
Regarding your question, frozen cherries will work fine as long as they don't have added sugar.
Have not made cherry jam before and I can’t wait to try another of your delicious recipes. May I have the labels as well?
Thank you.
Hope you enjoy it, DoLee! Sending you the labels shortly.
Please send the labels even though I will have to wait 6 months before cherries are in season here. Thankk you.
Hi Carole, you could always use frozen cherries!
Please send the labels. Can hardly wait to make this preserve.
Sure, Geil - enjoy!
You had me at cherry! I can’t wait for my jars come into make this recipe. I would love to have a copy of the labels to dress up the jars. Thank for creating a simple but elegant item to make and share.
You're welcome, Ruby! The labels should be in your email!
I cannot wait to make this. Please send the labels. Thank you.
Hope you enjoy it, Glenna! Happy to send the labels.
Another wonderful recipe. Please send the file for the labels.
Thanks, Barb! Sending the labels now.
Please send labels I think they are lovely I can't to see them and try the preserves Lahoma
Happy to send the labels, Lahoma!
Love cherries & definitely making this preserves. I would love the labels please.
Thank you & may you be blessed.
Lily
Sure, sending them now, Lily!
I can hardly wait for cherries to be in season. I can a lot and look forward to making these cherry preserves. Yes, a few jars will be used as gifts.
How many jars, and sizes of same does the canning recipe make?
Please send me 2 sets of labels as I know I'll use them all.
Many, many thanks
Koala Lady
Hi Judy, sending the labels now.
Regarding your question, the recipe makes 48 ounces of jam. The number of jars of jam will depend on the size of your jars.
Anxious to try this recipe! I’ll be on the lookout for cherries in our grocery stores…should be soon. The OXO cherry pitter is such a great little tool, life changing! Please send these gorgeous labels for the Balsamic Cherry Preserves.
Many thanks!
Chris from Canada
You're welcome, Chris. The labels should be in your inbox!
I have made many of your recipes and have never been disappointed! I can't wait to make these preserves and give them as gifts. Could I please have the labels.
Aww, thanks so much, Lyla. We'll get the labels off to you now.
Hi Lyla, just tried to send the labels but they were returned. Perhaps you typed a letter wrong for your email??
Looks so good. Would love the labels. Always enjoy reading your recipes
Thanks, Mary! Sending the labels now.
I can hardly wait to make this jam. Please forward the beautiful labels.
Thank you so much for all the wonderful recipes.
Sincerely,
Lynn
Thank you for this new jam recipe! We absolutely love cherries in this house! Please send the labels as they add just the right finishing touch to the jars. Thank you so much for this new recipe, I can’t wait to try it.
You're welcome, Alicia! Happy to send you the labels.
Please say how much butter to add near the end. Thank you,
Looks like another must try recipe. Please send the printable labels.
Thank you!
Hope you enjoy the jam, Barbara! Happy to send the labels.
Thanks so much, I did add that!
Please send the labels. I love cherries, too, and will be delighted to make this jam for self and friends~
Sure, sending them now, Emily
What a beautiful site and great recipes! I would love to have the the free printable labels as I plan to make the jam. But I was wondering if I could substitute red balsamic vinegar for the white? Or even champagne vinegar? Thank you so much!
Thanks, Sherry! I appreciate your kind words! Happy to send the labels.
Regarding your question, it's fine to sub regular balsamic vinegar. The reason I used white balsamic is to retain a prettier red color but either will work. Champayne vinegar would also be delious!
I would love to have the labels. I enjoy your blog so much. So many wonderful recipes!
Thanks so much, Christy! Happy to send the labels.
please send me some labels - thank you for the recipe
You're welcome, Teresa! Happy to send them!
Can this be made with frozen cherries? I bought cherries that were not very sweet, and pitted them. Then added a bit of sugar to macerate and spread them out and froze for future use.
Yes, you could make this jam with frozen cherries. I would still use the same amount of sugar though, to be safe.
Love cherries & look forward to making this recipe.
Please send labels. Thanks so much & enjoy all your recipes.
Thanks, Frieda, sending the labels your way.
Hello. This recipe looks delicious and so versatile. Please send me the labels, that will make it perfect! Thank you!
Hope you enjoy it, Bev! The labels should be in your email.
This sounds delicious. Please send the labels.
Hi Joanna, sending them now!
Sounds delicious and versatile, looking forward to making it. Please send me the lovely printable labels.
Hope you enjoy it, Nicole. Happy to send the labels.
Please send some of the cherry preserve labels. Thank you, Betty Easter
Sure, sending them now, Betty!
Chris,
Please send those cute cherry jam labels!
Can’t wait to give as gifts and to use on a pork tenderloin! 🤗
Thanks so much!
Happy 4th! God bless America!🇺🇸
Gale Crudup
This is so delicious with pork! Happy to send the labels, Gale - enjoy!
Hi Chris!
This Balsamic Sweet Cherry preserves recipe sounds delicious! I've never made preserves before, so I can't wait to try it.
Please send me the printable labels, they're beautiful. Thanks so much 🙂
I'll keep you posted, wish me luck!
You'll do great, Vicki, once you get all those pits out! 😂 Sending the labels your way!
I'm looking forward to making this, even more to enjoying it on special occasions!
I would also love to have the labels for this artistry in a jar...thank you Chris!! 😊
Thanks, that's such a kind way of describing this jam, Leona. Sending the labels to adorn your jars!
Yes, this sounds delicious also! My sour cherry trees are now "history" so this sounds like the next best thing! Please send the labels.
Aww, that's sad, Jane! Hope you enjoy the jam - sending off the labels now.
Hi Jane, just tried to send the labels but they were returned. Perhaps you typed a letter wrong for your email??
Please send the lovely labels thank you. The recipe looks wonderful and cherries are my favorite, especially with a charcuterie board yum!
Hi Libby, this jam is wonderful with charcuterie! The labels are on the way!
Thank you so, much for your elegant and easy recipes. I’m so, glad I found your site. Yes, Inwould love some labels as I plan on making recipe and giving a few jars to family and friends%
Hope you enjoy it, Saundra, happy to send the labels.
I love the labels you design almost as much as the delicious jams! Kindly send the PDF for the labels at your convenience.
Thank you, Kathy! I appreciate your kind words. Sending the labels now.
I have ordered the jars and cherry pitter. Can’t wait to make this jam! Please send the labels. Thanks so much!!!
Sounds like you'll be all set, Stephanie! And the labels are coming your way too!
I just received this email, so I haven’t made the gym yet. I’m planning on making the gym and giving it away as gifts. Please send a labels.
Sending the labels now, Rene!
Please send the printable labels. Thank you. It sounds amazing.
Hi Linda, happy to send the labels.
Please send the printable labels for PDF for the Cherry Balsamic Jam.
I'm looking forward to making this recipe, it looks delicious.
Thank you, Linda.
Hope you enjoy it, Linda. The labels are on the way!
I'm still waiting for your PDF for free printable labels.
Thank you in advance.
Once again, this looks delicious! I can't wait to try this. Please send the labels at your convenience. Thank you so much for sharing the wonderful recipes! My family has enjoyed a great many of them!
Thanks, Barb, just sent the labels.
Sounds delicious! Please send me a PDF of the labels. Thank you.
Sure, sending them now, Debra!
Hello! This sounds wonderful--cherries are my FAVORITE. Please send labels. Thank you!
I love cherries too! Will send the labels now, Terri!
This sounds wonderful, and I already have a bag of cherries. I like your OXO pitter and will order it, I especially like the little shield. Thanks for the tip. I love the little bit of spices you added too. Please do send me your labels, they always make the jars lok so pretty.
Sure, happy to send them, Jackie!
YES PLEASE to the labels! I have made the blackberry jam so much that the girl in the produce department at my grocery store asked me what I was doing with all the blackberries….so of course, I gifted her a jar of jam along with your recipe! My family is sooo into charcuterie boards, so this will be a huge hit! Many thanks for the beautiful labels you provide to your “ faithful” followers!
Haha! I love it! Send the labels now, Gayann!
Hi; I love your beautiful labels. Please send the cherry preserve label. Thanks so much.
Thanks, Donna - will send them now.
This jam sounds yummy! Please send labels. Thank you, as always appreciating your creativity!
Happy to send the labels, Ann!