Come at Santa Monica’s Farmers Market preserving class at learn how to make cravable chocolate cherry jam on Saturday, May 20th from 9:30 am to 12:00 noon in Santa Monica, California.
Have fun and learn about Apple Butter and make some awesome gifts in jars!
In case you didn’t know, cherries and chocolate are a decadent pairing in this luscious jam that will have you eating it off the spoon. Plus, you can top ice cream or cheesecake, or stir into morning yogurt for a real treat!
Aside from being a sweet summertime treat, cherries are also a great fruit to enjoy for health and nutrition. Cherries are one of the top antioxidant-rich foods, contain melatonin for a good night’s sleep, and fight inflammation and pain linked to arthritis.
One cup of cherries is less than 90 calories, and has 3 grams of fiber, which aids in digestion, lowers cholesterol, controls blood sugar and can help with weight loss. Cherries are also a good source of vitamin C, with 16% of the daily recommended value in 1 cup.
