CHERRY-RASPBERRY JAM

Cherry-Raspberry Jam image

When sour cherries and red raspberries are in season, I always freeze some with this recipe in mind. I've been making jams and jellies for years, and friends and family agree this is the best I make. -Lenora McCulley, Reedsville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups finely chopped or ground sour cherries (about 1-1/2 pounds)
2 cups red raspberries
1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin
5 cups sugar

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, combine cherries and raspberries; stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. , Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into eight hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.