FBD

Maraschino Cherries

GreekVegetarianAdvanced1440 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 0 lb pitted red cherries
  • 0 lb granulated sugar
  • 3 cup water
  • 1 oz almond extract
  • 1 oz red food coloring
  • 2 quart water
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp alum

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak pitted cherries overnight in heated brine.

  2. 2

    The next morning, drain cherries.

  3. 3

    Rinse in cold water.

  4. 4

    Combine cherries, water, sugar, lemon juice, and red coloring.

  5. 5

    Heat to boiling point.

  6. 6

    Let stand 24 hours.

  7. 7

    Again boil juices, pour over cherries and let stand 24 hours.

  8. 8

    Bring to boil again.

  9. 9

    Add almond extract and cherries.

  10. 10

    Pack in hot sterilized jars and seal.

Tags

greekjoy-of-canning