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Jam: Blueberry Cherry Jam

Source of Recipe

justrecipes


List of Ingredients

1 pint fully ripe blueberries, cleaned
1 1/2 pounds fully ripe sour cherries, pitted
4 cups sugar
1 box sure-jell fruit pectin


Recipe

Thoroughly crush blueberries, one layer at a time. Stem and pit sour cherries and finely chop. Combine fruits and measure 3 1/2 cups into 6- to 8-quart saucepot. Measure sugar and set aside. Mix fruit pectin into fruit in saucepot. Place over high heat and stir u ntil mixture comes to a full boil. Immediately add all sugar and stir. Bring to a full rolling boil and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim off foam with metal spoon. Ladle quickly into hot jars, filling within 1/8 inch of tops . Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tighly. Invert jars for 5 minutes, then turn upright. After 1 hour, check seals.