Name: Brandied cherry jam
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 900 gram frozen seeded cherries; 3/4 cup (180ml) water; 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice; 1/2 cup (125ml) cherry brandy; 4 cup (880g) white sugar, approximately

Ingredients

900 gram frozen seeded cherries

3/4 cup (180ml) water

1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice

1/2 cup (125ml) cherry brandy

4 cup (880g) white sugar, approximately

Method

1.Combine cherries, the water and juice in large saucepan; bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, about 10 minute or until cherries are soft. Stir in brandy.

2.Measure fruit mixture; allow ¾ cup (165g) sugar for each cup of mixture. Return mixture and sugar to pan; stir over heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves. Boil, uncovered, about 40 minutes or until jam sets when tested on a cold saucer.

3.Pour into hot sterilised jars; seal immediately.

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