Recipe Archives->Preserving->Cherry Jam 03

 
Cherry Freezer Jam
 
1 1/2 lb sweet cherries
2 Tbsp lemon juice
4 1/4 cups sugar
pectin
3/4 cup water

Remove stem and pits from cherries. Finely chop in 1/8 inch pieces
ending up with (2) cups of prepared cherries.

Combine fruit, lemon juice and sugar in a bowl. Set aside for 10
minutes. Mix water and the pectin together in small saucepan. Bring
mixture to a boil over HIGH heat, stirring constantly. Continue
boiling for 1 minute. Stir constantly for 3 more minutes. Pour into
freezer containers, cover with lids and allow to stand at room
temperature for 24 hours. Store in freezer.

After opening, store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.

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