We Be Jammin'... Boozy Amaretto Cherry Jam

Boozy Amaretto Cherry Jam

Found on stephchows.blogspot

NOTE: The Alcohol DOES NOT cook out of this jam. 

Makes 8, 1/2 pint jars 

5-1/3 cups pitted and halved cherries (chop more if you want a less chunky jam) 

1-1/3 cup water 

1/4 cup lemon juice 

6 Tbs Ball RealFruit Low or No Sugar Pectin 

1-1/2 cups white sugar 

3 oz amaretto 

PREPARE 

Prepare and measure ingredients for recipe. 

COMBINE prepared fruit with water and lemon juice in a large saucepan. Gradually stir in Ball RealFruit Pectin. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down, over high heat, stirring constantly. 

ADD sugar. Return mixture to a full rolling boil. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in amaretto. Skim foam if necessary. Fill jars to 1/4 inch headspace, wipe rims, and assemble lids. 

Process jars in a water bath canner for 10 minutes.