*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Spiced Cherry Jam

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Serving Size  : 0    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Canning, Preserves, Etc.

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4 1/2  cups          pitted and chopped sour cherries (about 3
                        lbs
                        or 2 quarts whole: can be chopped in
                        food processor after being pitted)
   7      cups          sugar
   1      teaspoon      almond extract
   1      teaspoon      ground cinnamon
     1/2  teaspoon      red food coloring (optional: I never use
                        it)
     1/4  teaspoon      ground allspice
     1/4  teaspoon      ground cloves
   1      bottle        pectin -- (6 ounce)

Measure the prepared cherries into a large, heavy kettle. Add the
sugar and stir well. Place over high heat and, stirring constantly,
bring quickly to a full boil, with bubbles over the entire surface.
Add the remaining ingredients except the pectin. Boil hard for 1
minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and add the
pectin. Skim off any foam. 

Ladle into 8 hot half-pint jars. Seal, then process for 4 minutes in a hot water bath, counting
the time from when the water comes again to a rolling boil after
immersing the jars.


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NOTES :  from rec.food.recipes archive