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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 lb Large sweet or sour cherries
12 Fresh hyssop sprigs (4")
1 qt Red wine vinegar
1/2 c Sugar -OR-
1/3 c Honey
4 ts Pickling salt
-----ALTERNATIVES-----
Tarragon would also work
Wash and dry cherries, discarding any soft or blemished ones. Trim
stems to 1/2" and prick each cherry.
Prepare the jars, lids and boiling water bath. Put three springs of
hyssop into each hot, dry jar. Fill the jars with cherries leave
1/2" headspace.
Combine the vinegar, sugar and salt in a non-recative pan. Bring to
boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar and salt are
dissolved. Pour the solution into jars, just covering the cherries.
Wipe the rims with a clean towel and attach lids securely.
Place the jars in boiling water bath, and when the water has
returned to the boil process for 15 minutes.
