Title: Spiced cherry orange jam
 Categories: Desserts, Jams
      Yield: 11 Servings
 
      4    Oranges
           Water
      2    Sticks cinnamon
      4    Whole allspice
      6    Whole cloves
      4 lb Fresh dark sweet cherries,
           -pitted
    1/2 c  Fresh lemon juice
  6 1/2 c  Sugar
 
  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 rapicly 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) Shared