There’s something wonderfully nostalgic about the process of making jam, especially when it’s a sweet and tangy Vanilla Cherry Jam that captures the essence of fresh summer cherries.

Both types can be used for making cherry jam, but both are low in pectin. This recipe uses jam sugar ... Remove from the heat and gently stir in the vanilla extract, if using.

Serve with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. For the pie filling, heat the cherry jam and water in a pan over a low heat, stirring continuously, until the jam has melted and is starting to bubble.