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Bing Cherry Jam

Source of Recipe


From "Ball Blue Book of Preserving" (2003 edition)






List of Ingredients



• 4 cups pitted, chopped Bing cherries
  
• 1 package powdered pectin
  
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  
• 1/2 tsp cloves
  
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
  
• 1/4 cup almond liqueur
  
• 4-1/2 cups sugar
  






Instructions



1. Combine all ingredients, except sugar, in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
   
   
2. Add sugar, stirring until dissolved. Return to a rolling boil. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam, if necessary.
   
   
3. Ladle hot jam into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch of headspace. Adjust two-piece caps. Process 10 minutes in a boiling water canner.
   
   Makes 6 half-pint jars.