Microwave Cherry Preserves

Directions

Combine cherries, water, lemon juice and pectin in a 3-quart, microwave safe bowl.

Cover with plastic wrap or waxed paper and bring to a boil in the microwave oven on high setting (about 8 minutes).

Remove from the oven and stir in remaining ingredients.

Cover; place in the microwave oven; and return to a boil on high setting (about 6 minutes).

Stir and return to microwave, uncovered.

Cook 3 minutes.

Stir and return to microwave oven, uncovered.

Cook 3 minutes or until preserves sheet from spoon.

Remove from oven; skim foam if necessary.

Pour hot into hot jars, leaving ¼ inch head space.

Adjust caps. Process 10 minutes in boiling water bath.

Do not attempt to process in microwave oven.