We have made jam in my family for years. Grape, peach, strawberry, and now cherry! This was the first time though that I was able to learn the process from my mom. We visited my family up in Minnesota for 9 days and during the week, Micaela came over and we learned how to make cherry jam! There is the amazing invention-the cherry pitter. Without this thing, we would have to use a knife to pit every single cherry. Way too much work! So Ryan, Micaela and I spent the morning pitting cherries, and after lunch time, we started making the jam with Mom. You use the basic canning ingredients: Sugar, fruit, and Sure-jell (this is what makes it thick). We also added a bit of lemon zest for a kick of freshness. You also must boil the jars and lids for sterilization. It was so much fun, we intend on continuing this tradition at home here in Colorado :) Thanks mom!
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