Cherry Jam
- Ready In:
- 1hr 25mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Yields:
-
7 half-pint jars
ingredients
- 3 lbs bing cherries, pitted (about 4 cups chopped)
- 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
- 1⁄4 cup kirsch liqueur (optional)
- 1 (1 3/4 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin
- 5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
directions
- Prepare jars and lids according to the USDA guidelines for preserving foods.
- In a large stainless steel or enameled pot combine the chopped cherries, lemon juice, butter and liqueur if using.
- Heat over high heat and add powdered pectin and stir until blended.
- Bring to a full boil, stirring constantly.
- Add sugar all at once and return to a rolling boil, stirring constantly.
- Boil for 1 minute and remove from heat.
- Add the almond extract mixing well.
- Skim off any foam and let sit for 5 minutes, stirring every minute.
- Ladle into hot jars, leaving about 1/4" headspace.
- Wipe rims with a damp cloth.
- Fit lids on jars and screw the bands on to finger tight being careful not to over-tighten.
- Place jars on rack in water bath canner making sure there is 1-2 inches of water over the tops of the jars.
- Cover and bring to a boil.
- Boil for 10 minutes then turn off fire and remove lid.
- Let sit for 5 minutes in water then remove and place upright on a thick kitchen towel to cool.
- Check to make sure lids have sealed and store in cool dry area for up to one year.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Luby Luby Luby
Lafayette, LA
Living in the south we are very lucky to have an abundance of fresh seafood and other ingredients at our disposal when trying new recipes. My husband and I both love to cook and have learned a lot about cooking from our native Louisianian, Paul Prudhomme (we learned to be very careful with his recipes as they are very spicy - even for us), native New Orleanian, Frank Davis and transplanted Emeril Lagasse. It would be very difficult to pick an all time favorite cookbook since I have approximately 200. I enjoy collecting local cookbooks as well as others from different areas. This picture is obviously when DH and I got married. I cooked all the food and even made my wedding cake.