Chokecherry Jelly
Chokecherry Jelly is a traditional fruit preserve made from the small, dark berries of the chokecherry tree (Prunus virginiana), which is native to North America. The tart berries are typically cooked with sugar and often pectin to create a smooth, spreadable jelly with a deep ruby color and a distinctive sweet-tart flavor profile.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This jelly is primarily a source of simple carbohydrates from added sugar, providing quick energy but minimal protein or fat. It offers small amounts of antioxidants and minerals like potassium, with a typical serving containing around 50-60 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 55 kcal |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbs | 14 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 13 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 20 mg |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Calcium | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 2 mg |
| Manganese | 0.01 mg |
| Copper | 0.01 mg |
Per 1 tablespoon (20 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Chokecherry Jelly holds cultural significance for many Indigenous peoples of the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains, who used the berries as a food staple long before European contact. Nutritionally, the chokecherry itself is known for its high antioxidant content, particularly anthocyanins, which give the berries their dark color.
