Black Cherry Jam Recipe

• 10 c. pitted ripe black cherries
• 6 2/3 c. sugar
• 1 1/3 c. water
• 1 x cake paraffin for sealing the jars

1. Sterilize 3-4 1-pint jars.
2. Pit large black cherries till you have 10 c. of them.
3. Add in sugar to cool water in saucepan, boil 5 min, skimming carefully.
4. Pour this over the cherries in a large pot or possibly preserving kettle, bring quickly to a boil again, skim carefully and frequently.
5. Cook till thick and transparent, or possibly about 40-50 min.
6. Pour into prepared jars.
7. When cool, cover with melted paraffin, cover and seal tight.
8. Makes 3-4 pints.

black cherries, sugar, water, cake paraffin

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/black-cherry-jam-85722 (may not work)