SOUR CHERRY JAM Recipe
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Ingredients: 5 c. prepared fruit (about 3 pounds full ripe sour cherries)
3-1/4 c. sugar
1 box Sure Jell Light Fruit Pectin
1/2 tsp. margarine or butter
1/4 tsp. almond extract (optional)
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Directions:Boil jars on rack in large pot filled with water 10 minutes. Place flat lids in saucepan with water. Bring to boil; remove from heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to fill. Drain well before filling.
Remove stems and pits from cherries. Finely chop or grind fruit. Measure 5 cups into 6 or 8 quart saucepot.
Measure sugar. Mix 1/4 c. sugar with pectin; then stir into fruit in saucepot. Add margarine. Place over high heat; bring to a full rolling boil; stirring constantly. Immediately stir in remaining sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; skim off foam with metal spoon. Add extract. Ladle quickly into prepared jars, filling to within 1/8 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Invert jars for 5 minutes, then turn upright. After jars cool, check seals. Makes 6-1/2 c. or about 7 (1 cup) jars.
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Notes: If this doesn't gel - it's really good on ice cream.
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