Canning: Cherry Pie Filling

Ingredients:

5 1/2 Cups Sugar
3/4 tsp Salt
3/4 Cup Cornstarch or 1 1/4 Cup Ultra Gel

2 Tbs Lemon Juice
5 1/2 Cups Water
Pie Cherries to fill eleven pint jars (PITTED!)

Directions:

Boil together first five ingredients. If you are using the Ultra Gel, read the directions on the container. It should tell you to add it slowly and mix between. The Ultra Gel will thicken up like pudding, and if you don't add it slowly, it can lump and be a pain. Red food coloring can be added if desired. Pour over cherries, seal in jars, and process 20 - 25 minutes in water bath canner.