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Home » Sweet Cherry Butter

Sweet Cherry Butter

July 23, 2012 By betsy 11 Comments

ugh. uggggggh. That’s how I’m feeling after a weekend of destroying my liver in the city of Chicago. I had the best time hanging out with old friends, their spouses, children, friends and families. I wish we could all live in San Diego together forever, but a yearly visit in Chicago isn’t too terrible either. Thanks to all for making the time for us. You guys are the coolest!

Today’s post is a short one as I can barely muster the brain power to type. If you have never tried cherry butter (I hadn’t until I made this) you are totally missing out. Bump it up to the top of your “must try” list while cherries are still in season, and be prepared to fall in love.

Sweet Cherry Butter recipe from Andrea Meyers

EQUIPMENT

3-quart saucepan
potato masher
immersion blender or jar blender
2 (8-ounce) freezer jars with lids

INGREDIENTS

1 pound fresh sweet cherries, stemmed and pitted
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup granulated cane sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Pour the pitted cherries into the sauce pan and add the lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes. The cherries should be very soft and mashable.

2. Mash the cherries with the potato masher to break the skins, then blend with the immersion blender until the mixture is smooth. (Or blend the cherries in a blender until very smooth.)

3. Return the pureed cherries to the sauce pan and add the sugar and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered until the mixture is thick, about 25 minutes, stirring frequently.

4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

5. Cool completely and divide between the two freezer jars. Store jars in the refrigerator or freezer. Will keep for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator and 3 to 4 months in the freezer.

Just for fun, please enjoy this photo of the other adorable twins in my life. Marla and Kiki made Sunday so hilarious and enjoyable. Nothing is cuter than sister BFF’s who love to dance!

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Recipes Tagged With: Butter, cherries, cherry, seasonal, toast

Comments

  1. Felicia says

    July 27, 2012 at 7:24 am

    That looks absolutely delicious! I’ve never even heard of cherry butter before. It doesn’t look too difficult to make either. Hmm…I think it’s off to the store with me later today!

    Reply
    • betsy says

      July 27, 2012 at 9:16 am

      SUPER easy! You’re gonna love it

      Reply
  2. Meggan says

    July 27, 2012 at 10:23 am

    I am obsessed with cherries! I have to make this ASAP! Thanks:)

    Reply
  3. Katherine @ eggton says

    August 2, 2012 at 11:29 pm

    Man, I can’t wait to try this! I absolutely love cherry anything. One of my friends made peach butter a few weeks ago and I started eating it first on biscuits, then on ice cream (I bet this stuff would be AMAZING on ice cream), and now it’s all gone. I need more fruit butters in my life!

    Reply
    • betsy says

      August 3, 2012 at 8:53 pm

      You will die. I ate one whole jar in a weekend! Sooooooo addicting!

      Reply
  4. linda says

    August 9, 2012 at 7:24 pm

    Just made this recipe and it’s just wonderful…I have to make another batch tomorrow so it will take me through the winter. It’s a keeper! Thank you!

    Reply
    • betsy says

      August 10, 2012 at 11:07 am

      You’re welcome! So easy right?

      Reply
  5. Tish says

    July 28, 2018 at 5:55 pm

    How can it come to a boil with only a half teaspoon of liquid??

    Reply
    • betsy says

      July 30, 2018 at 12:03 pm

      The cherries release their juice as they break down

      Reply
  6. Mona says

    August 2, 2018 at 10:20 pm

    Can I can instead of freeze

    Reply
    • betsy says

      August 3, 2018 at 1:36 pm

      definitely!

      Reply

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