Spiced Cherry Orange Jam

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Course : Jams
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 11
 

Ingredients:

4 medium oranges
1 Cup water
2 sticks cinnamon
4 whole allspice
6 whole cloves
4 pounds fresh dark sweet cherries -- pitted
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
6 1/2 cups sugar
 

Preparation:

Slice oranges very thinly; place in preserving kettle; add water to cover by 1/4 inch, about 5 cups. Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag; add to kettle; bring to boil over high heat; reduce heat slightly; boil until oranges are very tender; remove spice bag and discard. Add pitted cherries, lemon juice, and sugar to kettle; stir until sugar is dissolved; return mixture to boil; boil rapidly until mixture thickens and reaches gel stage, about 1 hour. Cool for about 5 minutes, skimming off foam with a metal spoon and stirring occasionally. Ladle into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace; seal with melted paraffin wax; cover with clean lids. Store in a cool, dark, dry place. Makes 11 1/2 pint jars. Origin: Appeal (quarterly publication from Overwaitea Foods)