Making cherry jam at home is a fun way to capture the sweet, tangy taste of fresh cherries. With the right cherry jam recipe, this process can be simple, even for beginners. Cherry jam isn’t ...

This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for ricotta and cherry jam tarts. Credit: AP/Joe Murphy65 grams (½ cup) slivered almonds. 71 grams (⅓ cup) white sugar.

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If sour cherry jam is not available, good-quality strawberry jam is a better option than sweet cherry jam. Don’t use part-skim ricotta, as it lacks richness and has a grainy texture.

This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for ricotta and cherry jam tarts. (Milk Street via AP) Ricotta and Cherry Jam Tart. Start to finish: 2 hours (50 minutes active), plus cooling.

This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for ricotta and cherry jam tarts. (Milk Street via AP) Ricotta and Cherry Jam Tart. Start to finish: 2 hours (50 minutes active), plus cooling.

This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for ricotta and cherry jam tarts. (Milk Street via AP) Ricotta and Cherry Jam Tart. Start to finish: 2 hours (50 minutes active), plus cooling.

Sour cherry jam, with its balance of sweet and sour, is best in this tart; some brands might specify Morello cherries on the label. If sour cherry jam is not available, good-quality strawberry jam ...