(Spices and almond liqueur give extra depth and dimension to easy bing cherry jam. This jam makes a nice kitchen gifts for any occasion.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 cups pitted Bing cherries
- 1 (2-ounce) package powdered pectin
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup almond liqueur (amaretto)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4-1/2 cups sugar
Preparation:
Place pitted cherries into a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.Pour chopped cherries into a heavy 8-quart saucepan along with pectin, lemon juice, almond liqueur, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Bring to a rolling boil. Stir in sugar and return to a full boil. Reduce heat to a slow boil and cook for 3 minutes.
Pour into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace and seal with canning lids. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes or according to your canner manufacturer's instructions.
Yield: 5 to 6 half-pints
