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Maraschino cherries


 Maraschino cherries recipe in the canning category

 Recipe ingredients:

  • 4 1/2 pounds pitted red cherries
  • 4 1/2 pounds granulated sugar
  • 3 cups water
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 ounce almond extract
  • 1 ounce red food coloring
  • Brine:
    • 2 quarts water
    • 2 tablespoons salt
    • 1 teaspoon alum

 Recipe method:

  • Soak pitted cherries overnight in heated brine.
  • The next morning, drain cherries.
  • Rinse in cold water.
  • Combine cherries, water, sugar, lemon juice and red coloring.
  • Heat to boiling point.
  • Let stand 24 hours.
  • Again boil juices, pour over cherries and let stand 24 hours.
  • Bring to boil again.
  • Add almond extract and cherries.
  • Pack in hot sterilized jars and seal.

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