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Cardamom Cherry Jam (Plus a Bonus Cherry Lemonade Concentrate!)

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A before-and-after photo showing the process of making homemade cherry jam. The left image shows ripe cherries on a tree, and the right image shows a finished jar of dark cherry jam.

Sweet cherries and cardamom are a match made in summer kitchen heaven. This jam is warm and rich with just a hint of spice—perfect for spreading on toast, spooning over yogurt, or layering in desserts. And if you’re looking for something a little different, the same base can be turned into a cherry concentrate for … Read more

What is Sun Jam? A Simple Guide to No-Cook Berry Preserving

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A collage of three photos showing ways to enjoy homemade sun jam. The images feature a glass jar of red jam, a crepe topped with dark berry jam, and a scoop of ice cream with jam swirled on top.

Every summer, just as the fireweed starts painting the roadsides in shades of pink, I gather a basket and head out for one of my favourite preserving projects. If you’ve got a handful of fresh fruit and a sunny windowsill, you have everything you need to make beautiful, naturally thickened fruit preserves. I call it …