Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  pounds        sweet cherries
   2      tablespoons   lemon juice
   4 1/4  cups          sugar
                        sure jell pectin
     3/4  cup           water

Preparation:

Contributed to the echo by: Bob Henderson Cherry Freezer Jam: Remove stem and pits from cherries. Finely chop in 1/8 inch pieces ending up with (2) cups of prepared cherries. Combine fruit, lemon juice and sugar in a bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes. Mix water and the sure jell together in small saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over HIGH heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling for 1 minute. Stir constantly for 3 more minutes. Pour into Freezer containers, cover with lids and allow to stand at room temperature for 24 hours. Store in freezer. After opening, store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks.