Sour Cherry-Black Pepper Jam

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   ["Set a water bath canner full of water over high heat, and bring to a boil. Get four half-pint jars and a quarter pint jar and when the water is boiling, submerge the jars in it. Throw in the lids about five minutes before your jam is ready.", "While the water comes to a boil, toss together the cherries, juices and sugar in a canning pot or large, heavy, non-reactive pot. Set over high heat and bring to a boil, stirring regularly. When you've got an active boil going, stir in the pepper and squeeze in the juice from the orange wedge.", "Keep the jam at a rapid boil, stirring regularly and mashing some of the cherries against the side of the pot with a wooden spoon or with a potato masher. I prefer to pace my jam's progress with my Thermapen so if you have one, or a good candy thermometer or the like, start checking the jam's temp at regular intervals. This should hover around 221u00b0 F when all is said and done.

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   When you've reached about 216u00b0, stir in the Balsamic vinegar. It's flavor will mellow some as the jam cools and sets, so unless you are totally overwhelmed at 1/2 teaspoon, add the full 3/4.", "After adding the vinegar, add the liquid pectin if you're planning to do so. Return the jam to a boil after stirring in the pectin and let boil for at least five minutes or until you've reached 221u00b0. At that point, you can ladle the jam carefully into your sterilized jars, apply the lids and bands carefully, and then process in your water bath canner for 10 minutes. Then remove them and let cool completely.", "You can store your sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to a year."]

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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