Ground Cherry Jam Recipe
Ground cherry jam is a delicious spread with a surprising tropical flavor. Also called Husk Cherries or Cape Gooseberries, these little garden fruits make an excellent jam.
Servings: 16 servings, makes 2 half pints
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups Ground Cherries husked, about 5 pints in husks, or 2 pounds
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice bottled
Instructions
- Husk the ground cherries and add them to a saucepan.
- Add the lemon juice and cook over low heat until the ground cherries have popped and released their juices. Give it a stir to break them up a bit.
- Add the sugar and cook over medium heat until the jam thickens, about 15 minutes.
- Pour into clean quarter pint mason jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace and store in the refrigerator or process in a water bath canner for 5 minutes.
Notes
Canning Instructions: 1/4 inch headspace and 5 minute water bath process time
Nutrition
Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 189IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg