Over-the-Top Cherry Jam Recipe

By carolync

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 pounds fresh tart cherries, pitted
• 1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
• 1/2 teaspoon butter
• 4-3/4 cups sugar

Preparation

Step 1

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 for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 5 minutes in a boiling-water canner.
Yield: 6 half-pints.