Amaretto and Rainier Cherry Jam
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Make batches of this cherry jam and you can a taste of summer through all four seasons. It's also makes a great gift. This recipe was developed by Executive Pastry Chef Stacy Marie Fortner from Serious Pie in Seattle, Wash.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients:
2 cup Rainier cherries, pitted
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1/3 cup sugar for first cooking
1/3 cup sugar for secon cooking
1 1/2 teaspoon pectin
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1 tablespoon amaretto or pernod
1 1/2 Oz. lemon juice
Preparation:
Steam and pit cherries. Slice in half to make sure no cherries are left behind. Rough cup them until they are large chop.
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Put cherries and first batch of sugar into a wide sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until 1/3 of the liquid has cooked out.
Whisk together second batch of sugar and pectin. Whisk into cherries and sugar. Return to a boil, then add lemon juice and liquor. Chill and cover.