Blueberry-cherry jam

 
                            BLUEBERRY-CHERRY JAM
 
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 Serving Size  : 5    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Desserts                         Jams
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    3 1/2   c            Prepared fruit (about 1 pint
                         -fully ripe blueberries
                         And 1 1/2 lbs fully ripe
                         -sour cherries)
    4       c            Sugar
    1                    Box SURE-JELL fruit pectin
 
   Thoroughl y crush blueberries, one layer at a time. Stem and pit sour
   cherries and finely chop. Combine fruits and measure 3 1/2 cups into 6- to
   8-quart saucepot.
   
   Measure sugar and set aside.  Mix fruit pectin into fruit in saucepot.
   Place over high heat and stir u ntil mixture comes to a full boil.
   Immediately add all sugar and stir.  Bring to a full rolling boil and boil
   1 minute, stirring  constantly.  Remove from heat and skim off foam with
   metal spoon.  Ladle quickly into hot jars, filling within 1/8 inch of tops
   . Wipe jar rims and threads.  Cover with two-piece lids.  Screw bands
   tighly.  Invert jars for 5 minutes, then turn upright.  Af ter 1 hour,
   check seals.*
   
   *Or follow water bath method recommended by USDA.
   
   Makes 5 (1 cup) jars
   
   From Kraft General Foods
  
 
 
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