In a saucepan, puree a third of the cherries, then mix well with the remaining cherries, the cherry juice, vanilla and gelling sugar. Cover and let stand in a cool place for 3 hours.
Cook the cherry mass under stirring let bubble for 4 minutes, then check is gelling point is reached.
Stir in cardamom and almond extract/amaretto
Fill jam into hot rinsed jars and seal immediately.
Tip: Make cherry coconut by substituting the almond extract with coconut syrup or coconut liqueur.
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