Sweet Cherry Jam

From Better Homes and Gardens canning mag.

• Ready In: 43 mins
• Yields: 6 Half pint

Ingredients

• 3  lbs  fully ripe dark sweet cherries, pitted (4 cups)
• 1 (1 3/4ounce) packet  powdered fruit pectin
• 1  teaspoon lemon zest
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 5  cups sugar

Directions

1. In a pot, mix cherries, pectin, lemon juice and lemon zest.
2. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
3. Add sugar, stir to combine.
4. Bring to a rolling boil for 1 minute.
5. Remove from heat, skim foam.
6. Ladle into hot sterilized 8 oz jars, leave 1/4" head space. Wipe rims and add lids.
7. Process jars in water bath for your recomended altitude.