Homemade Cherry Butter Recipe
This Homemade Cherry Butter Recipe transforms fresh cherries into silky spread. Rich, sweet flavor makes perfect toast topping.
Equipment
- Heavy-bottomed saucepan
- Wooden Spoon
- Cherry pitter
- Fine mesh strainer
- Sterilized glass jars
- Immersion blender
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh sweet cherries pitted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Wash cherries thoroughly. Remove all stems completely.
- Pit cherries using cherry pitter tool carefully.
- Place pitted cherries in heavy saucepan.
- Add sugar and lemon juice to cherries.
- Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes.
- Stir mixture frequently to prevent burning.
- Cherries will break down and thicken naturally.
- Blend mixture until completely smooth using immersion blender.
- Add vanilla extract and salt to mixture.
- Cook additional 15 minutes until thick consistency.
- Pour hot cherry butter into sterilized jars.
- Seal jars properly for storage.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet cherries for best flavor results
- Sugar amount can be reduced for less sweetness
- Strain mixture if completely smooth texture desired
- Store sealed jars in refrigerator up to month
- Freeze portions in small containers for longer storage