Sweet Cherry Preserves (Low Sugar)

• 2 cups Granulated Sugar, Divided
• 1 package Low Sugar Pectin (3.5 Ounces)
• 2 pounds Sweet Cherries, Pitted And Halved (2 Pounds Should Be About 6 Cups)
• 1/4 teaspoons Almond Extract
• 3 whole One-Pint Sized Canning Jars With Lids And Rings

1. In a large, heavy saucepan combine 1/4 cup sugar and the package of pectin.
2. Stir in cherries and almond extract.
3. Bring to a full boil over medium high heat, stirring frequently.
4. When the mixture begins to boil fold in the remaining sugar and return to a boil, stirring constantly.
5. Continue to boil and stir for 3 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and skim off any foam that has developed.
7. Immediately spoon into prepared canning jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
8. Process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.
9. Yields 3 pints.

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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/canning/sweet-cherry-preserves-low-sugar/ (may not work)