Chocolate Cherry Jam is the perfect blend of rich chocolate and sweet cherries, making it a must-try for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. This unique recipe stands out as a gourmet treat ...

It was left out of the instructions posted with the recipe on the Cherry Hill website. The instructions for Ronda Bosma’s pie cherry jam in last week’s Food section were incomplete.

Put the cherries in a large heavy-based pan or preserving pan with the lemon juice, the bag of cherry stones and 150ml/¼ pint water. Bring to simmering point over a very low heat, then simmer for ...

Be careful not to smash the cherry halves. Continue to cook until the liquid has reduced and thickened and the pot starts hissing at you. This will take 5 to 6 minutes.

While the sour cherry gives a vibrant tartness perfect for wintry gatherings, feel free to swap out with any jam you enjoy. Do not forget the coconut: that's what makes these bars truly shine!

Add the cherries and sour cherry syrup. The sugar will seize. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the sugar melts, about 5 minutes. Add the butter.