Spiced Cherry Orange Jam

Recipe Ingredients

4		Oranges
		Water
2		Cinnamon
4		Allspice
6		Whole cloves
4 lbs	1816g / 64oz	Fresh dark sweet cherries - pitted
1/2 cup	118ml	Fresh lemon juice
6 1/2 cups	1287g / 45oz	Sugar

Recipe Instructions

Slice oranges very thinly; place in preserving kettle; add water to cover by 1/4 inch, about 5 cups. Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag; add to kettle; bring to boil over high heat; reduce heat slightly; boil until oranges are very tender; remove spice bag and discard.

Add pitted cherries, lemon juice, and sugar to kettle; stir until sugar is dissolved; return mixture to boil; boil rapidly until mixture thickens and reaches gel stage, about 1 hour.

Cool for about 5 minutes, skimming off foam with a metal spoon and stirring occasionally. Ladle into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace; seal with melted paraffin wax; cover with clean lids.

Store in a cool, dark, dry place. Makes 11 1/2 pint jars.

Origin: Appeal (quarterly publication from Overwaitea Foods)

Source:
Southern Living

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