Cherry-Currant Jam

Directions

1. 1
   Pit the cherries, and chop them roughly if desired.
2. 2
   Wash the currants and put them in a sauce pan with the water.
3. 3
   Cover them and bring them to a boil, stirring gently, until they are all popped.
4. 4
   Press them through a sieve, and reserve the puree.
5. 5
   Discard the skins, stems and seeds.
6. 6
   Mix the currant puree, cherries, and sugar in a large pot.
7. 7
   Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves.
8. 8
   Boil hard until the mixture reaches the gell stage, about 20 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from the heat and skim.
10. 10
    Seal in sterilized jars.
11. 11
    Process in boiling water for 5 minutes.