Cherry Jam

Preparation time : as required

Ingredients:
6 1/2 pounds dark
cherries juice of 3 lemons
8 1/4 cups sugar

Method:
1-Pit the cherries and tie the pits in cheesecloth. 2-Put them in the pan with the cherries and lemon juice. 3-Simmer over low heat until the juices begin to run and the fruit is tender. 4-Remove the cheesecloth bag, stir in the sugar and boil rapidly until set. Pour into hot sterilized jars.