*  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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