"This delicious cherry jam is wonderful on muffins or toast. With or without the Kirsch, this cherry jam is special. A food processor makes chopping the cherries extra-easy...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 pounds Rainier or other sweet cherries, pitted, about 4 cups chopped
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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1/4 cup Kirsch liqueur, optional
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1 package (1.75 oz) powdered fruit pectin
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5 cups granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon butter, optional
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1 teaspoon almond extract