Cherry pickles

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8cupsCherries, with stems
2¼cupWhite vinegar
2¼cupWater
6tablespoonsWhite sugar
3tablespoonsCoarse pickling salt

Directions

Pack cherries into hot sterilized jars. Combine the remaining ingredients, bring to boil and boil for 4 minutes. Pour syrup over cherries and seal. Allow to stand for at least 2 weeks before serving. Makes 4 pints.

Origin: Preserves, by Jean Pare. Shared by: Sharon Stevens, Aug/95.