3 1/2 c Prepared fruit (about 1 pint -fully ripe blueberries And 1 1/2 lbs fully ripe -sour cherries) 4 c Sugar 1 Box SURE-JELL fruit pectin
Thoroughl y crush blueberries, one layer at a time. Stem and pit sour
cherries and finely chop. Combine fruits and measure 3 1/2 cups into 6- to
8-quart saucepot.
Measure sugar and set aside. Mix fruit pectin into fruit in saucepot.
Place over high heat and stir u ntil mixture comes to a full boil.
Immediately add all sugar and stir. Bring to a full rolling boil and boil 1
minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim off foam with
metal spoon. Ladle quickly into hot jars, filling within 1/8 inch of tops
. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tighly.
Invert jars for 5 minutes, then turn upright. Af ter 1 hour, check seals.*
*Or follow water bath method recommended by USDA.
Makes 5 (1 cup) jars
From Kraft General Foods
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