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Over-the-Top Cherry Jam

Source of Recipe

Taste of Home


Recipe Introduction

"We live in Door County, an area known for its wonderful tart cherries. This beautiful, sweet jam makes lovely gifts."

Recipe Link: https://tinyurl.com/42wn7c5b

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 2 ½ pounds fresh tart cherries, pitted
â—¦ 1 package (1 ¾ ounces) powdered fruit pectin
â—¦ ½ teaspoon butter
â—¦ 4 ¾ cups sugar


Recipe

In a food processor, cover and process cherries in batches until finely chopped. Transfer to a Dutch oven; stir in pectin and butter. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute.

Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into 6 hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.

Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool.


Makes 6 half-pints