Ingredients
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4 cups Pitted Cherriesfinely chopped
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7 oz Certos (liquid pectin)
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6 1/4 cups Sugar
Directions
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prepare jars and lids by simmering in boiling water for 10 minutes |
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Pit and finely chop 3 lbs of cherries |
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Place 4 cups of chopped cherries into stockpot |
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Add 6 1/4 cups of sugar into 2nd bowl |
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Pour sugar into stockpot containing cherries mixing well |
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Bring mixture to full rolling boil for 1 minute stirring constantly then remove from heat |
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stir in 7oz of pectin into pot and bring back to full rolling boil for 1 minute .. remove from heat and skim foam. |
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Ladle immediately into jars filling each within 1/4 inch of top. Wipe jar, rim and threads. Screw two piece lid down tightly |
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9
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Placed filled jars into large pot ensuring that top of each jar is covered by 1-2 inches of water. Bring to gentle boil and continue to boil for 10 minutes. Remove and allow to cool fully. |
