Yield: 8 servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 10 cups | Sweet black cherries, with stems and pits |
| 2 cups | Water |
| 1 cup | Cider vinegar |
| ½ cup | Brown sugar, firmly packed |
| 2 tablespoons | Pickling salt |
Wash cherries and set out on paper towels to dry. In heavy saucepan or preserving kettle, combine water, vinegar, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Pack cherries into hot, sterilized jars. Ladle syrup over top, leaving ⅛ inch headspace.
Seal immediately in 8oz jars and process 10 minutes in boiling water bath. Makes about 8 cups... Source: Canadian Living