3 c. choke cherry juice
6 1/2 c. sugar
1 bottle liquid fruit pectin
1/4 tsp. almond extract (opt.)

Pour juice into large kettle. Add sugar and stir to mix. Place over high heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Bring to full rolling boil, and boil hard one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir and skim for 5 minutes. Add extract if desired. Pour into hot sterilized glasses or jars.

Makes about 4 1/2 pints.