Cherry Freezer Jam 1 1/2 lb Sweet cherries 2 tb Lemon juice 4 1/4 c Sugar Pectin 3/4 c Water Remove stem and pits from cherries. Finely chop in 1/8 inch pieces ending up with (2) cups of prepared cherries. Combine fruit, lemon juice and sugar in a bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes. Mix water and the pectin together in small saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over HIGH heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling for 1 minute. Stir constantly for 3 more minutes. Pour into Freezer containers, cover with lids and allow to stand at room temperature for 24 hours. Store in freezer. After opening, store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks. |