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Cherry Jam
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 6
Clear Jel is a modified food starch (powdered form) that will not break down in high heat during processing. DON'T SUBSTITUTE!! Clear Jell is well worth the effort. Kitchencraft (1-800-776-0575) in Waterville, IA sells it.
Ingredients:
4 cups cherries, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 tablespoons clear jel
sugar (to taste, approximately 1 cup)
Directions:
1. Add lemon juice to cherries.
2. Combine Clear Jel with 1/4 cup of sugar.
3. Add to cherries.
4. Bring to boil stirring constantly.
5. Pour into jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
6. Process 10 minutes in boiling water bath or freeze.
By RecipeOfHealth.com