Fresh Bing Cherry Jam

Directions

1. 1
   Add the cherries, lemon juice, and salt to a slow cooker; stir gently; let stand for 15 minutes to dissolve the sugar.
2. 2
   Sprinkle with pectin.
3. 3
   Cover and cook on LOW for 2 1/2 hours, stirring twice during cooking.
4. 4
   Remove the lid, turn the cooker to HIGH and cook for 2-3 hours more, until the jam reaches your desired consistency.
5. 5
   Ladle the warm jam into clean spring-top glass jars (or use screw tops with new lids); let stand to cool.
6. 6
   Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
7. 7
   Or spoon into small plastic storage containers and freeze for up to 2 months.