* Exported from MasterCook * Sure.jell(R) Nutty Professor's Cherry Jam Recipe By : Sure Jell Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : To Post Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 4 cups prepared fruit 3 pounds fully ripe sweet cherries -- about 1 cup finely chopped pecans 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon almond extract -- (optional) 6 cups sugar 1 box SURE.JELL Fruit Pectin 1/2 teaspoon butter or margarine STEM. pit and finely chop cherries. Measure 4 cups into 6- 8-quart saucepot. Add pecans, lemon peel and juice and almond extract. MEASURE sugar into separate bowl. (Scrape excess sugar from cup with spatula to level for exact measure.) Stir fruit pectin into fruit mixture in saucepot. Add butter. Bring to full rolling boil on high heat, stirring constantly. Quickly stir in all sugar. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off foam with metal spoon. LADLE quickly into hot sterilized jars, filling to within 1/8th inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. *Invert jars for 5 minutes, then turn upright. After jars cool, check seals. *Or follow water bath method recommended by USDA. Posted To Fabfood August 1998~Busted With 2.0 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -