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Black Cherry Espresso Jam

By Lanie S. of Topeka, Kansas
Featuring Ball® Simple Creations® No Cook Freezer Jam Fruit Pectin
Makes about 5 (8 oz) half pints


You will need:
 1-1/2 cups sugar
 1 1.59-oz pkg Ball® Simple Creations® Freezer Jam Fruit Pectin
 1-1/2 tsp instant coffee granules
 1 Tbsp water
 3 cups pitted, finely chopped black cherries
 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
5 Plastic Ball® (8 oz) Freezer Jars



Directions:
1.) STIR sugar and contents of pectin package in a bowl until well blended.
2.) COMBINE cherries and lemon juice in a large bowl. Set aside.
3.) COMBINE coffee granules and water in a cup, stirring until dissolved. Stir into cherry and lemon juice mixture. Add to pectin mixture. Stir 3 minutes.
4.) LADLE jam into clean jars to fill line. Twist on lids. Let stand until thickened, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.