Chocolate-Covered Cherry Jam with Cocoa

1. 1 Sour cherries≈ $12.00 por kg 400 g
2. 2 Sugarpaquete 1 kg ≈ $1.60 350 g
3. 3 Cocoa powder 15 g
4. 4 Vanilla sugar 8 g

Los elementos en gris son sal, especias y todo lo que pesa menos de 30 g por tarro: generalmente ya los tienes en casa, por lo que no se incluyen en el precio del tarro. Azúcar, vinagre y aceite a partir de 30 g están incluidos en el precio.

Método

1. Sort the cherries, wash them, and pit them. Mix the cocoa with 50 g sugar² to prevent lumps.

2. Cover the cherries with the remaining sugar² (300 g) and leave for 3–4 hours.

3. Bring to a boil, skimming off the foam, and cook for 15 minutes. Let cool for 4 hours.

4. For the second boil, add the cocoa-sugar² mixture and vanilla sugar, bring to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring. Check for doneness: a drop of syrup on a cold saucer holds its shape and does not spread.

5. Sterilize the 0.5 l jar and lid: steam the jar or heat it in the oven at 120 °C for 15 minutes, and boil the lid for 5 minutes.

6. Pour the hot jam into the sterile 0.5 l jar up to the shoulders and seal immediately. Turn the jar upside down, wrap it, and leave to cool for 24 hours.

7. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 12 months, and keep an opened jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.