Pickled cherries

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
10cupsSweet black cherries, with stems and pits
2cupsWater
1cupCider vinegar
½cupBrown sugar, firmly packed
2tablespoonsPickling salt

Directions

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