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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 140 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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Subscriber Brenda Wood, Egbert, Ontario, says that her favorite cherry recipe (below) can be prepared during cherry season, then frozen for later use in pies, tarts and cookies. She even serves it as ice cream topping! Ingredients:
6 cups pitted tart red cherries |
6 cups ripe pears, coarsely chopped |
2 pounds raisins |
1 medium lemon, juiced |
1 medium orange, juiced |
grated peel of lemon |
grated peel of orange |
5 cups sugar |
3/4 cup cider vinegar |
3/4 cup apple juice |
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg |
2 teaspoons ground allspice |
2 teaspoons ground ginger |
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1 teaspoon ground cloves |
Directions:
1. In a large kettle, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until mixture is thickened, about 2-1/2 hours. Stir frequently while simmering. Chill. Yield: about 3 quarts.
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