Pickled Cherries With Hyssop

* Exported from MasterCook *

PICKLED CHERRIES WITH HYSSOP

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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 4 inch sprigs fresh hyssop
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 inch 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 inch headspace.

Combine the vinegar, sugar and salt in a non-recative
pan, Bring to boil over med-high heat, storring 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 mins.



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