4 cups pitted Bing cherries, chopped
1 (2-ounce) package powdered pectin
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup almond flavoring
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
4-1/2 cups sugar
Place all ingredients, except the sugar into a 6-quart kettle. Bring to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down.
Immediately add sugar. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil and continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Skim mixture.
Pour into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch head space. Seal.
Process 10 minutes in boiling water bath.
Makes 5 to 6 pints.