Black Cherry Espresso JamBy Lanie S. of Topeka, Kansas Featuring Ball® Simple Creations® No Cook Freezer Jam Fruit Pectin Makes about 5 (8 oz) half pints
You will need: �?1-1/2 cups sugar �?1 1.59-oz pkg Ball® Simple Creations® Freezer Jam Fruit Pectin �?1-1/2 tsp instant coffee granules �?1 Tbsp water �?3 cups pitted, finely chopped black cherries �?1 tsp fresh lemon juice 5 Plastic Ball® (8 oz) Freezer Jars
Directions: 1.) STIR sugar and contents of pectin package in a bowl until well blended. 2.) COMBINE cherries and lemon juice in a large bowl. Set aside. 3.) COMBINE coffee granules and water in a cup, stirring until dissolved. Stir into cherry and lemon juice mixture. Add to pectin mixture. Stir 3 minutes. 4.) LADLE jam into clean jars to fill line. Twist on lids. Let stand until thickened, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
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